DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: City Wide
SUBJECT:
Ambulances
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of a contract with Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep to replace up to 21 Ambulances in FY 2015 and FY 2016 funded from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund in the amount of $3,976,250.00.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the offer submitted by Mac Haik Dodge Chrysler Jeep utilizing the Houston-Galveston Area Council cooperative contract number AM10-14 to provide up to 21 ambulances for a total cost of $3,976,250.00.
This contract will provide the San Antonio Fire Department, Emergency Medical Services Division with up to 21 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 21 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. With a lead time of approximately 220 days for delivery of the new ambulances, approval of the FY 2016 purchase will allow the order to be placed early in the fiscal year. This will ensure that the ambulances are received at the time existing equipment is due for replacement.
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.
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