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FIRE - Battalion Chief Brian Wright
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request authorization for the Purchasing Department to sign Purchase Order 21850, in an amount not to exceed $70,000, authorizing Caietti’s Truck Repair to remove and install a complete motor and assembly components for Tehama County Fire Engine 05C34
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Financial Impact:
Fire requested funding transfer during the mid-year budget from 105-2042-57605, new vehicle purchase, to 105-2042-53170 to allow for repair of existing fleet equipment.
Background Information:
Tehama County Fire Engine 05C34 is out of service and requires a complete motor and assembly component replacement. A comparable new replacement fire engine will cost upwards of $750,000 so Fire is seeking to repair the out of service engine.
The quote to repair the 05C34 is $49,778.65; however, we anticipate that additional repair items may be identified during the motor replacement. We are requesting the Do Not Exceed on the purchase order be listed at $70,000 to allow for completion of any additional repairs. The repairs to this fire apparatus will extend its useful life for the Fire Department.
This is a repair to a capital asset and not subject to the formal sealed bid process; however, the department obtained quotes from three vendors able to perform this service. Staff is requesting the purchase order be issued to Caietti’s Truck Repair.