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3 Report Number B�HD Agenda Section the city that works for you Report Date Council Meeting Date REQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 08-048 VI -6 February 1, 2008 February 12, 2008 ITEM DESCRIPTION: Fire Division 1955 Jeep Grass/Brush Unit Replacement Vehicle DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Robert J. Jacobson, Director of Public Safety CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No comments to supplement this re ioSQ` Comments attached Recommendation: Purchase the following items to assemble a new grass/brush unit: • 2008 .Ford F350 single axle Crew Cab pickup truck w/ 8 foot box from Elk River Ford at a state bid cost of $28,552.27; • slide -in pump assembly with foam capability from Polycraft Equipment Company of Alexandria at a cost of $10,500. A competitive bid was received from another pump vendor at a cost of $4,000 more. Staff consulted references and believes that the Polycraft system will suit the department's needs. emergency lighting package from Emergency Lighting Technologies of Oakdale at a cast of $ 5,127.80. This system was reviewed and recommended by City fleet mechanics. It will also meet National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1906 Standard for Wildland Fire Apparatus. A competitive bid was received from another vendor at a cost of $3500 more. • vehicle graphics package consistent with the markings of existing Fire Division fleet vehicles from Graphix Shoppe of Eagan at a cost of $695.00. Legislative History: The purchase of this vehicle is based upon the City of New Brighton Fleet Replacement Program. Financial Impact: The 2008 fleet replacement program has $44,802 budgeted for this vehicle. Explanation: The purchase of this new grass/brush unit will permit the removal of the 1955 Willys Jeep from the Fire Division fleet. The Jeep is unable to conform to current national fire service safety standards for firefighting apparatus. The new truck will have the ability to haul four firefighters in an enclosed cab with modern occupant protection systems. In addition, it will have a greater water capacity (approximately 150 gallons) than the 90 gallons currently offered by the Jeep and provide a Class A foam induction system. Due to the design of the new apparatus, it will have the ability to perform multiple tasks, including hauling additional equipment (hoses, self- contained elfcontained breathing apparatus bottles, etc.) in the open bed space or towing one of the two rescues boats rescue boats in the fleet. Costs and Funding: The total project price is $44845.07. This vehicle would have an anticipated lifecycle of 15 years. The existing Jeep will be sold through a ction with an estimated value between $4,000.00- $6,000.00 dollars Tom DeSchane is Deputy Fire Chief l;\COUNCIL\REPORTS\2008\Public Safety\Grass Rig Replacement. due