City of Long Beach - File #: 23-0571

• File #: 23-0571
• Version: 1
• Name: FM - South Coast Fire Equip. for 10 Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination fire engine pumper trucks
• Type: Contract
• Status: CCIS
• File created: 5/19/2023
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/6/2023
• Final action: 6/6/2023
• Title: Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FS22-175 and award a contract to South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., of Ontario, CA, for the purchase of nine Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Fire Engine pumper trucks, and one Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Rescue Engine pumper truck, with related equipment and accessories, in a total amount not to exceed $11,328,555; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of fire engine pumpers, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)
• Sponsors: Financial Management
• Related files: 36600_000

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/6/2023	1	City Council	approve recommendation	Pass

TITLE
Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. RFP FS22-175 and award a contract to South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., of Ontario, CA, for the purchase of nine Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Fire Engine pumper trucks, and one Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Rescue Engine pumper truck, with related equipment and accessories, in a total amount not to exceed $11,328,555; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments; and

Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of fire engine pumpers, payable over a 10-year period at an interest rate to be determined when the agreement is executed. (Citywide)

DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of nine Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Fire Engine pumper trucks, and one Pierce Enforcer Triple Combination Rescue Engine pumper truck, for use by the Long Beach Fire Department (LBFD), and execute a lease-purchase agreement through the City of Long Beach’s (City) Master Lease Agreement with Banc of America Public Capital Corp, for the financing of fire pumper trucks payable over a 10-year period. These units are replacing ten fire pumper trucks for LBFD in the approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2020 replacement plan.

The current units are 17 years old and have exceeded their projected useful life of 15 years. These units were approved for purchase by the City Manager in the FY 20 Fleet Services Bureau (Fleet) Replacement Plan. Due to their age and condition, the risk of breakdowns is increasing, potentially interrupting critical services. Additionally, due to their age, these engines are experiencing increased downtime, maintenance, and expense. Timely replacement of fire equipment is essent...