TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: Peter D. Lear, CPA, CGMA, City Manager
TITLE: Utilize the REV RTC, Inc. contract to purchase (2) two replacement ambulances now and (1) one new ambulance to be purchased when the Principles of Agreement can be reached with the West Villages at an estimated price of $271,202 each for an estimated total of $813,606.
Recommended Action
Approve utilization of the REV RTC, Inc. contract to purchase (2) two replacement ambulances now and (1) one new ambulance to be purchased when the Principles of Agreement can be reached with the West Villages at an estimated price of $271,202 each for an estimated total of $813,606.
Background Information
City Commission approved $1,223,370 under SLA's 19-2200 and 19-2218 in the fiscal year 2019 budget for the purchase of two replacement ambulances (CIDs # 71530 and 71531), one new ambulance and the associated equipment for each ambulance.
The approved budget is as follows:
Two replacement ambulances approved budget ($781,780):
CID Chassis Ancillary Equipment
71530 $271,202 Estimated $150,000 or less
71531 $271,202 Estimated $48,570 or less
One new ambulance approved budget ($441,610):
Chassis Ancillary Equipment
$271,202 Estimated $150,000 or less
The Fire Department anticipates additional expenses for each of the above ambulances totaling less than listed amounts for the purchase and/or installation of ancillary equipment which will be issued under separate purchase orders to multiple vendors from this project.
The estimated cost for the three ambulances is $813,606 ($271,202 each). The price is based on dealer cost for the vehicle and equipment plus 8% as authorized in the contract, inclusion of additional items and increase for the change from a Freightliner to International chassis. The budgeted estimated cost for the three ambulances is $874,800 ($291,600 each).
When the new Principles of Agreemen...
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