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16200 Eagle Creek Avenue S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
November 6, 2006
10A
Frank Boyles, City Manager / ~
Consider Approval of a Resolution Approving Plans and Specifications
and Authorizing Solicitation of Bids for: 1) One 2006 Model, 100-foot,
Articulating Platform Fire Truck, and 2) One 2006 Model 1500 GPM Fire
Pumper Truck.
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to receive Council approval to solicit bids
for two new fire trucks.
Historv
The City Council has adopted a fifteen-year equipment matrix which is
incorporated into the City's five-year Capital Improvement Program. The
equipment matrix lists both new and replacement rolling stock needed by each
City department to accomplish their work objectives over the next fifteen years.
Two pieces of fire department equipment are included in the 2007 equipment
matrix:
. Aerial Platform Fire Truck
The aerial platform fire truck is a replacement for a 21-year-old 1985
American LaFrance 75-foot aerial ladder. Owing to its age, ladder height
and technology, the 1985 unit no longer addresses City needs. Because of
its age, the American LaFrance as cost significant sums to operate. Its 75-
foot length does not provide access to many of the buildings which are now
commonplace in Prior Lake. Most importantly, the existing ladder does not
provide an articulating arm which facilitates below-grade access and
greater reach at all angles. The existing American LaFrance will be traded
if the purpose proposal appears to validate such action. If not, the aerial
would be retained for limited use.
. 1500 GPM Pumper
The equipment matrix also contains a new fire pumper. The pumper is
intended to address the significant increase in the number and size of
dwelling units and businesses which have been added to the City since the
last pumper was purchased.
Originally, the aerial was to be financed equally by the City and SMSC. The
SMSC declined to purchase an aerial in 2005; therefore, this item was placed
upon the September 12, 2006, referendum and approved for funding by the
public.
The 1500 GPM pumper has been a part of the equipment matrix for some
years now. The funding source is from equipment matrix funds.
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The specifications for both vehicles have been prepared by the Fire
Department Truck Committee. City Attorney Pace has reviewed the
specifications. She has incorporated provisions in the specifications which
allow for the qualification of alternate equipment by bidders. This is always a
challenge with fire vehicles. It is our expectation that this provision will both
facilitate greater competition, but provide criteria for determining the most
suitable bid.
Conclusion
The Council should determine if it is comfortable with the plans and
specifications and, if so, should adopt the attached resolution authorizing
solicitation of bids. The plans and specifications are from 70 - 100 pages for
each truck. On Friday they will be posted on the City Website's Document
Center (Council Agenda Packets) for your review.
1. Adopt the attached resolution approving the plans and specifications for
the aerial platform and pumper trucks and authorizing solicitation of bids.
2. Take no action and provide specific direction to the staff.
Alternative #1.