FINANCIAL BUSINESS REQUEST (FBR)
Motion/Request:
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MOTION to authorize purchase of fire apparatus (3,000 gallon tanker) from New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus Corporation in an amount not to exceed $640,412.00 for the Ledyard Fire Company from Account #0210-21020401-54325
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Background:
The Ledyard Fire Company developed an RFP for a new fire engine, a 3000 gallon tanker, and reviewed the three (3) bids that were received. The apparatus committee and the AES met and agree that the bid received from New England Fire Equipment is the lowest bid that meets all the bid specification requirements.
Department Comment/Recommendation:
As AES, I requested the apparatus committee review the bid and the specification to find cost control measures. A letter from New England Fire Equipment details a savings of approximately $19,000 off the original bid by simplifying some of the equipment and compartmentation on the apparatus. Additionally, the vendor offers a 2% discount on the purchase price if the order is paid in full upon signing of the contract. I foresee the total project cost decreasing from the bid pricing $640,412 to appx $608,577 based upon these savings.
Finance Director Comment/Recommendation:
Account 21020401-54325 Fire Apparatus has a current, unencumbered balance of $1,371,959.
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Mayor Comment/Recommendation:
I support this purchase authorization based on the RFP and the downward price adjustment in the simplification of some al a carte options.
Meeting Action Detail:
Town Council Meeting 10/12/2022:
File #: 22464 Version: 1
Type: Financial Business Request (FBR)
Title: MOTION to authorize purchase of fire apparatus (3,000 gallon tanker) from New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus Corporation in an amount not to exceed $640,412.00 for the Ledyard Fire Company from Account #0210-21020401-54325
Mover: Saums Seconder Ingalls
Action: Approved
Minute Note:
Moved by Councilor Saums, seconded by Councilor Ingalls
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