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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Leader Emergency Vehicles, of South El Monte, CA (not an MBE, WBE, SBE or Local), for the purchase of seven (7) ambulances, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Newport Beach, in the amount of $1,826,162 plus a 5 percent contingency of $91,308, for a total amount not to exceed $1,917,470. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with Leader Emergency Vehicles (Leader) for the purchase of seven ambulances.
The Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD) provides emergency medical services throughout the City for a wide range of life-threatening and non life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Services are provided by Firefighter/Paramedics and Ambulance Operators, who provide assessment, treatment and transport of patients utilizing ambulances. Currently, the LBFD has an aging fleet of 18 ambulances. Six of the ambulances are over nine years old with over 100,000 miles. An additional seven ambulances are more than six years old, and four of these have over 100,000 miles. Due to the age and mileage of these vehicles, maintenance costs and repair time are increasing and vehicle reliability is compromised. Based on the above information, it is necessary at this time to replace seven of these ambulances. The cost for each ambulance is $260,880, including tax, plus a 5 percent contingency that is recommended to cover potential unexpected costs for specialized equipment and modifications that may occur during the build process.
City Charter Section 1802 provides an alternative procurement method by permitting the City to purchase or otherwise obtain services, supplies, materials, equipment and labor with other governmental agencies by purchasing under their contracts on a voluntary and selective basis when authorized by a Resolution of the City Council.
The Purchasing Division investig...
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