HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES NO 183-14I
RESOLUTION NO. 18P)-- 1 4
A RESOLUTION DETERMINING THAT CERTAIN
PIERCE MANUFACTURING FIRE TRUCK PARTS
CANNOT BE REASONABLY OBTAINED
THROUGH THE USUAL BIDDING PROCEDURES
AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR
TO DISPENSE WITH BIDDING THEREFORE AND
PURCHASE PIERCE MANUFACTURING FIRE
TRUCK PARTS THROUGH SOUTH COAST FIRE
EQUIPMENT, NOT TO EXCEED $80,000.
WHEREAS, CITY is in need of new and replacement Pierce Manufacturing fire
truck parts; and
WHEREAS, City currently has 19 Pierce Manufacturing fire trucks in service as
part of the City's active Fire Department fleet; and
WHEREAS, the parts necessary to maintain and repair the Pierce
Manufacturing fire trucks can only be obtained through a Pierce Manufacturing
authorized dealership; and
WHEREAS, Pierce Manufacturing fire trucks parts can only be acquired
through the regional distributor, South Coast Fire Equipment, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to purchase Pierce Manufacturing fire truck parts
because of the inability to interchange any other part manufactured by another
company.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as
follows:
1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by
reference.
2. As the sole regional distributor, the equipment can only be reasonably
obtained from one vendor, South Coast Fire Equipment, because of the need to
successfully repair such equipment that are already in operation within the City
system.
3. The Finance Director is authorized to dispense with bidding in
accordance with Section 3.20.060 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code.
4. The expenditure of funds for said work and equipment shall not exceed
$80,000.
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HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was passed and
adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held
on OCT 2 2 2014 , by the following vote:
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COUNCIL MEMBER RIVERA, MAXWELL, WEIR, SMITH, HANSON, SULLIVAN, JOHNSON
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBER
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBER NOnQ.-
APPROVED DO 2 2 2014
By
HARVEY L. HALL
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Att ney
By
ANDREW HEGLUN
DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
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ROBERTA GAFFORD, Cot
CITY CLERK AND EX O CIO CLERK of
the Council of the City of Bakersfield
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PIERCE MANUFAC.- TURING INC.
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April 30, 2013
To whom it may concern,
Since 1917, Pierce Manufacturing has provided the finest fire apparatus in the industry. The quality of
our products and services are our number one priority.
In order to provide you with the personalized level of service you deserve, Pierce Manufacturing has
established a widespread network of authorized dealers throughout the country. South Coast Fire
Equipment is the authorized dealership in Southern California supporting the Pierce fire apparatus
product line. They are the sole source for parts and warranty service in this area accordingly and are
extremely qualified to provide you with the service you have come to expect.
South Coast Fire Equipment is also the authorized sole source parts distributor for aftermarket service
and support for the Oshkosh Airport product line as well within Southern California
Please contact them directly for any requests concerning both product lines. South Coast Fire
Equipment can provide you parts and labor for any of these apparatus at the quality you deserve.
Regards,
Kristina Spang
Sr. Customer Parts Support & Aftermarket Purchasing Manager
Pierce Apparatus and Airport Products
Pierce Manufacturing, Inc.
An Oshkosh Corporation Company * ISO Certified
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