HomeMy WebLinkAboutMN-BFC-2016-03-03Board of Fire Commissioner Meeting Minutes March 3, 2016
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CITY OF ITHACA BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING
MINUTES
March 3, 2016
Present:
Chair Gilligan
Commissioners: Ellsworth, Guttridge, Hoard, Sparks,
Chief Parsons
Excused: Alderperson Gearhart, Commissioner Guttridge
Call to Order:
Chair Gilligan called the special meeting to order at 1602 hours to consider a resolution
to reject all valid bids received for a new pumper and to consider a resolution to approve
the purchase of a new pumper.
New Business:
Chief Parsons provided an overview of the process to solicit bids for a new pumper and
noted that of the original 10 vendors who had indicated their intention to submit a bid on
the new pumper only 7 had submitted them by the extended deadline. Of the 7 bids
received, only 3 were within the funding authorization limit. In reviewing these bids the
Chief and the apparatus committee noted that they all contained various exceptions to
the specifications required by the Ithaca Fire Department.
The committee was able to identify another option for obtaining the apparatus as a
direct purchase contract from a vendor listed with the Houston-Galveston Area Council
(H-GAC). This Council is a political sub-division of the State of Texas, which allows
local governments and departments nationwide to utilize purchase agreements made
with vendors of public safety, public works, and communication products and services.
One of their vendors is Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC of Clintonville, Wisconsin.
The Chief noted that during the process of developing specifications for the new pumper
the Committee had reviewed the specs developed in 2009 and then updated them to
address various ergonomic issues, current department needs and the vehicle’s
operating environment. He noted that they were reducing the water tank capacity from
1,000 gallons to 750 gallons and that the hose bed would be lower. The vehicle will
weigh less and be more durable. It is expected to require less maintenance than other
design and material options. Following discussion the Board acted on the proposed
resolutions.
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Resolution to Reject All Bids Received For A New Fire Department Pumper
By Commissioner Hoard: seconded by Commissioner Ellsworth
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2015, the Controller of the City of Ithaca issued bid
documents for the purchase of a new fire department pumper; and
WHEREAS, on January 22, 2016, at 2 p.m., seven (7) bids were received and publicly
opened in Common Council Chambers at City Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief and the Apparatus Specification Committee reviewed all the
bids for compliance to specifications and value; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief determined that four (4) of the seven bids, inclusive of base
price and options, exceeded the funding authorized by Common Council; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief determined that the three (3) remaining bids, included
exceptions to the bid specifications, advertised on December 8, 2015, are not
acceptable; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Fire Commissioners authorizes the Controller of the City
of Ithaca to reject all bids received and opened on January 22, 2016 for a new fire
department pumper
Carried Unanimously
Resolution Approving The Award Of A Contract Between Seagrave Fire
Apparatus, LLC and the City of Ithaca
By Commissioner Hoard: Seconded by Commissioner Ellsworth
WHEREAS, General Municipal Law §103 authorizes the City to purchase apparatus,
materials, equipment and supplies, including vehicles, and to contract for services
related to the installation, maintenance or repair of those items, through the use of
contracts let by the United States or any agency thereof, any state or any other political
subdivision or district therein so long as the contract is let in a manner that constitutes
competitive bidding consistent with state law; and
WHEREAS, the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC), a political subdivision of the
state of Texas, issues public competitive bids and awards contracts for public safety,
public works, and communication products and services, which are made available to
local governments nationwide through H-GAC Buy; and
WHEREAS, H-GAC’s competitive bidding process is consistent with New York State
law in that it publicly advertises each contract and bid specifications, evaluates and
selects the contract award based on the lowest responsible bidder or best value
standard; both methods are also authorized under New York State law, and with
specific regard to best value, was authorized within the City pursuant to Local Law; and
WHEREAS, The Fire Chief and the Department’s Apparatus Specification Committee
has reviewed specifications, options, and costs for a new fire department pumper from
H-GAC contracts; and
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WHEREAS, The Fire Chief recommends the purchase of a new fire department pumper
in accordance with H-GAC purchasing contracts; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Fire Commissioners approves the award of a contract
between Seagrave Fire Apparatus, LLC of Clintonville, Wisconsin, and City of Ithaca in
accordance to the pricing and bid specifications submitted to H-GAC Cooperative
Purchasing Program for Five Hundred Twenty-Nine Thousand, Three Hundred Sixteen
Dollars ($529,316.00), excluding unanticipated changes and additional equipment
purchases not to exceed a total budget of Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars
($550,000.00).
Carried Unanimously
Adjournment:
On a motion the meeting adjourned at 1635 hours.
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William Gilligan, Chair