TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase of One (1) E-ONE Cyclone Aerial Apparatus from Fire Service Inc. in an Amount Not to Exceed $2,075,000.00
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BACKGROUND:
The Fire Department has a long-term plan to replace fire equipment. With the extended lead times that are still being experienced for the receipt of certain styles of trucks, consideration must be given to ordering in advance to receive the vehicles in a timely fashion. The estimated construction time of the E-ONE Cyclone Rear Mount Aerial Apparatus is approximately 42-48 months. To receive delivery of this vehicle in the 2029 budget year, approval of the purchase is needed at this time. Payment for the vehicle will not be due until the apparatus is completed and delivered in 2029. Additionally, a 5-6% price increase for this vehicle is forecasted prior to the end of the year, so locking in the price now will avoid this as well as future increases.
E-ONE has completed the initial design review for this apparatus and the final price is expected to be available in the near future. A final pre-build meeting will be held in late 2026, so committing to the purchase now will minimize the impact of any design changes and avoid the expected price increase.
The Public Safety and Public Service Committees will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Fire Service, Inc. is an approved dealer for E-ONE equipment and has exceeded expectations in both service and supply capabilities. The purchase of E-ONE equipment allows for fleet standardization purchases for both use by the Fire Department and maintenance by Fleet Services.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. One of these circumstances apply:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurrin...
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