R92-60 ACCEPTING THE BID AND AUTHORIZING A PURCHASE ORDER

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r .• • PURCHASING & INTERNAL SERVICES MEMORANDUM #92 - 24 April 14 , 1992 TO: James C. Bacon, Jr. , City Manager FROM: Deborah M. Perry, Purchasing Supervisor� SUBJECT: RESCUE VEHICLE BID Attached you will find a bid summary for a rescue vehicle to be used by the Fire Services Division. The bid specification originally asked to include loose equipment (air cylinders and self-contained breathing apparatus ) . However, the prices received for the loose equipment are much higher than w�at the City can purchase these items outright and equip the rescue vehicle themselves . Due to the higher cost , the loose equipment should be eliminated from the bid. The low bid does not meet City of Decatur specifications in several areas . The City specifications asked for body compartments to be constructed from aluminum with a . 125 thickness . Mac' s bid provides . 090 thickness instead. City specifications asked for an apparatus body to be con�tructed entirely of aluminum. Mac' s bid provides a body construction using a steel underframe. An all aluminum body was specified because of the need for a life expectancy of 10 to 15 years or to be used for two chassis . The steel underframe could need replacing during that time frame. In addition, Mac' s Fire & Safety was unresponsive when asked to provide information , and vague about providing a typical chassis design sheet for the unit � they bid. The specifications were explicit that this item be provided. Several requests were made for this information, all to no avail. Without this information there is no idea of knowing what the vehicle would even look like. The City of Decatur specifications also asked for a set of manufacturer' s specifications consisting of a detailed description of the apparatus and equipment proposed to indicate type, size, model and make o£ all components , parts and equipment . Mac' s information was so vague it is impossible to determine what they planned to provide.