City of San Antonio - File #: 13-1016

• File #: 13-1016
• Type: Purchase of Equipment
• In control: City Council A Session
• On agenda: 12/19/2013
• Posting Language: An Ordinance accepting the offer from Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep to provide 22 Type I Ambulances for a total cost of $3,885,650.00, funded with the Equipment Renewal and Replacement. [Ben Gorzell, Chief Financial Officer; Troy Elliott, Director, Finance]

DEPARTMENT: Finance


DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott


COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide


SUBJECT:
Ambulances


SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of a contract with Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep to provide 22 turnkey Type I Ambulances for a total cost of $3,885,650.00. Funding is available from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund (ERRF).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the offer submitted by Dallas Dodge Chrysler Jeep utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative contract number AM10-12 to provide 22 ambulances for a total cost of $3,885,650.00.

The purchase will provide the San Antonio Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division with 22 ambulances to be installed on Dodge 4500 cab and chassis trucks. Currently, the Fire Department Emergency Medical Services Division (EMS) utilizes 61 units, which are composed of 33 frontline units, 8 peak period units, with 20 units in reserve. All 22 ambulances requested will be replacing existing units, which will be taken out of service and prepared for auction as the new units are placed into operation.

In continuation of the City's commitment to a cleaner environment, all diesel engine vehicles purchased under this contract are certified as low emission and in compliance with the current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions standards. Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel is the cleanest burning fuel available for the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the equipment to be purchased. This acquisition is consistent with the City's Vehicle Fleet Environmental Acquisition Policy.

Disposition of Equipment:
Vehicles and equipment that meet their expected life cycle are usually sold at auction but may also be traded-in to the selling dealer. The equipment that is being replaced will be sold at auction. If the Fleet asset is in the City's fleet replacement program then the proceeds are returned to the ERRF. The proce...