To: Board of Directors
From: Lewis Broschard, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Report Title: Golden State Fire Apparatus Purchase Contract for One (1) BME Fire Trucks International MV 609 Crew Carrier Vehicle
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a purchase contract with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $561,110 for the manufacture and purchase of one (1) Emergency Crew Transport (ECT) vehicle.
FISCAL IMPACT:
100% CCCFPD General Operating Fund.
The apparatus will be purchased through the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC) cooperative purchasing program. The purchase price of $561,110 includes a $25,000 contingency and a $23,628 prepayment discount, which applies if payment is made within thirty (30) days of the date of agreement.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) is responsible for fighting wildland fires as a core part of its mission. The ECT vehicle is a specialized unit used by our wildland handcrew (Crew 12), designed to carry a ten-person crew (2 in the cab, 8 in the body) and their gear to emergency scenes. This 4x4 vehicle is built for tough wildland terrains.
The interior is optimized for firefighter health and safety, including:
* Climate Control: A high-capacity system with a 45,000 BTU/HR evaporator and 60,000 BTU/HR condenser to reduce heat exhaustion.
* Storage: Eight (8) personal locking storage compartments and 146-inch overhead gear storage areas.
* Safety Lighting: A comprehensive Whelen LED warning light package and a 36-inch Traffic Advisor for scene safety
Crew 12 currently operates a fleet of four Emergency Crew Transports, two of which are nearing the end of their reliable service life. These include a 2006 International (20 years old) donated by San Bernardino County Fire, and a 2002 International (24 years old) with 183,73...
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