TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
David Johnson, Director of Emergency Services
FROM: David Kiernan, Deputy Fire Chief
Department of Emergency Services
DATE: May 14, 2025
SUBJECT: Approval for Purchase of Fire Rescue Apparatus
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BACKGROUND
Indian River County Fire Rescue budgeted for the purchase of one (1) Hazardous Materials Response Apparatus (Ops 5) in Year 2 (2025/2026) of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024/2025 Capital Improvement Element (CIE). Due to the continued delays amongst emergency vehicle manufacturers and the extensive build time (minimum of 28-30 months for this specialized apparatus), this puts any orders placed today into FY 2027/2028.
The total cost of the Fire Rescue Hazardous Materials Apparatus programmed into the CIE for FY 2025/2026 is $1,500,000. Although the funds would not be expended until delivery, staff is requesting the Board’s approval to allow a Purchase Order to be issued to order Ops 5 and secure Sourcewell Contract #113021-SUT pricing of $1,498,450, which is $1,550 under budget. This will also avoid the price increase expected in June of this year.
ANALYSIS
N/A
BUDGETARY IMPACT
Funding for Ops 5, in the amount of $1,498,450, will be included in the Fiscal Year 2025/2026 budget in the Optional Sales Tax/Fire Services/Automotive account, number 31512022-066420.
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Account Name |
Account Number |
Amount |
|
Optional Sales Tax/Fire Services/Automotive |
31512022-066420 |
$1,498,450 |
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
N/A
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Public Safety
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Staff recommends the Board authorize the Purchasing Division to issue a Purchase Order in the amount of $1,498,450.