TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
Talyn Mirzakhanian, City Manager
FROM:
Libby Bretthauer, Finance Director
Jesse Alexander, Fire Chief
Anthony Gomes, Deputy Fire Chief
Mario Hernandez, Purchasing Supervisor
Dru Leonard, Purchasing Analyst
SUBJECT:Title
Consideration of a Purchase of One Budgeted North Star 144-1 Ambulance from Braun NW, Inc. in the Amount of $371,105.25 (Budgeted) (Finance Director Bretthauer).
A) WAIVE FORMAL BIDDING DUE TO COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
B) AUTHORIZE PURCHASE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council waive formal bidding per Manhattan Beach Municipal Code (MBMC) Section 2.36.150 (cooperative purchasing) and approve the purchase of one budgeted North Star 144-1 Ambulance from Braun NW, Inc., in the amount of $371,105.25.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds totaling $526,657 are budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Fleet Management Fund for the purchase and outfitting of this ambulance. The total cost, including fees and taxes, is $371,105.25. The remaining budgeted funds of $155,551.75 will be used to outfit this vehicle with the necessary safety, communications equipment, and tools. Any unspent budgeted funds will be returned to the Fleet Management Fund balance.
BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department's current ambulance has reached the end of its useful life. Industry best practices indicate that emergency vehicles should be replaced once they reach the end of their useful life to ensure dependable service and compliance with safety regulations.
Investing in a new ambulance is essential to prioritize the health and safety of our residents. A modern unit will enhance emergency response capabilities, reduce downtime, and provide advanced medical equipment to support life-saving interventions. By replacing the aging vehicle, the City demonstrates its commitment to maintaining high-quality public safety services and ensuring that first resp...
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