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CITY OF SHAKOPEE
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Memorandum
TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Rick Coleman, Fire Chief
SUBJECT: Purchase of Triple Combination Engine/Tanker
DATE: November 3, 2008
INTRODUCTION:
The Fire department identified a need to replace the 1987 Mack Tanker Truck. This truck
estimated in the 2008 Equipment Budget for $450,000.00.
The 1992 White/GMC Engine Truck is slotted to be replaced in the 2012 equipment
budget. The Fire Department estimated in the 2012 Equipment Budget at $550,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
In 1987, the Fire Department purchased the Mack Tanker Truck to help with the fire
protection in the non-hydrant areas of the fire district. This truck is currently in poor
condition and was designed primarily to shuttle water to the fire scenes for our engines.
The Fire Department and the City of Shakopee would benefit financially by combining
the 1987 Mack Tanker and the 1992 White/GMC Engine. Combining these two trucks
into one triple combination Engine/Tanker Truck will allow the truck to be utilized for
more calls and reduce the equipment fleet.
If one triple combination Engine/Tanker truck is purchased to serve two purposes, the
financial savings to the City of Shakopee would be $454,578.00. This amount takes into
account that the fire department will not need to purchase a replacement truck in 2012 for
the 1992 White/GMC Engine.
The City of Shakopee received two bids for the purchase of a new 2008 triple
combination Engine/Tanker and equipment. One bid from General Safety Equipment for
$545,422.00. In addition, another bid from Pierce Manufacturing for $576,046.00.
VISIONING RELATIONSHIP:
This action supports:
Goal A - Active and healthy community
Goal E - Financially strong
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ALTERNATIVES:
1. Purchase one new 2008 triple combination Engine/Tanker from General Safety
Equipment with a 2800 gal water tank, 1250 gpm pump and equipment for the purchase
price of $545,422.00.
2. Purchase one new 2008 triple combination Engine/Tanker from General Safety
Equipment with a 2800 gal water tank and 1250 gpm pump without equipment for the
purchase price of $504,647.00.
3. Purchase one new 2008 triple combination Engine/Tanker from Pierce Manufacturing
with a 2800 gal water tank, 1250 gpm pump and equipment for the purchase price of
$576,046.00.
4. Purchase one new 2008 triple combination Engine/Tanker from Pierce Manufacturing
with a 2800 gal water tank and 1250 gpm pump without equipment for the purchase price
of $524,531.00.
5. Deny the request for the purchase of the new 2008 triple combination Engine/Tanker.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative 1 to enter in to a contract with General Safety Equipment
for the purchase of one new 2008 triple combination Engine/Tanker.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Move to Authorize Staffto purchase one new 2008 triple combination Engine/Tanker
form General Safety Equipment with a 2800 gal water tank, 1250 gpm pump and
equipment for the purchase price of$545,422.00.
Rick Coleman
Fire Chief
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