HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2022-47KENAI
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-47
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WHEREAS, one of the Fire Department ambulances is due for replacement due to age and mileage;
and,
WHEREAS, there are sufficient funds available in the equipment replacement fund to purchase a new
ambulance; and,
WHERAS, a bid specification was designed to suit the needs of the Fire Department followed by a formal
request for proposal; and,
WHEREAS, three vendors submitted proposals and an evaluation was completed; and,
WHEREAS, Braun North West Inc. scored 291 points, Hughes Fire, Equipment scored 255 points, and
Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles scored 252 points; and,
WHEREAS, Braun, North West submitted the highest scoring proposal; and,
WHEREAS, executing a contract with Braun North West for the purchase of an ambulance is in the best
intent of the city. -
NOW,THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ICE AI, ALASKA:
Section 1. That the use of the Equipment Replacement Fund is authorized for the purchase of a
replacement ambulance with an, estimated total cost of $245,372.
Section 2. That the City Manager is authorized to execute a contract and issue a purchase order for
the purchase of an ambulance from Braun North West in, the amount of $,245,372.
Section 3. That this Resolution takes effect immediately upon passage.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, THIS 15-1-H DAY OF JUNE, 2022.
Brian Gabriel Sr., Mayor
ATTEST:
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Approved by Finance:
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TO,. Mayor Gabriel and Council Members
THROUGH- Paul Ostrander, City Manager
FROM: Tony Prior, Fire Chief
DATE: June 7, 2022
SUBJECT. Resolution 202'2-47 Authorizing and awarding contract for the
purchase or an ambulance from equipment replacement fund.
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individuals prepared a bid specification that would fit thie needs of our department and the
medilcM services we provide, After the bid spec was completed, we advertised, requesting
proposals from any vendor who would like the opportunity to submit a proposal for us to
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We received proposals from Braun North West Inic, Hughes Fire Equipment, and Sawtooth
Emergency Vehicles. The categories for scoring the proposals included : Cost, Suppliers
Experience, Conform,ity to Specifications, and Time of Delivery. After receiving thie proposals,
the panel of 3 individuals scored the proposals based on the categories listed above. Braun
North West received a score of 291 points, Hughes Fire Equipment received a score of 25,5
points, and Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles received a score of 252 points.
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TTe are very excited to move forward with this process as the build time for this ambulance is —
between 420 and 480 days. Chassis from Dodge, Ford and Chevy have been a major supply
chain problem for these ambulance manufacturers, extending normal build times. We
respectfully request your approval in moving forward with awarding this contract to Braun North
West for the cost of 0,245 372
into a contract to build this amibulance for the above cost.