Agenda Item Name:
Title
Purchase Order 2022-1071 and Sole Source to Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC, in the amount of $105,635.00, for the replacement of extrication equipment on Squad 23 for Fire Rescue Department.
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Presenter:
Harold Theus, Chief 384-3130/Larry Sapp, 374.5020
Description:
Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC, Sole Source and Purchase Order 2022-1071
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve the Sole Source and issuance of Purchase Order 2022-1071 to Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC, in the amount of $105,635.00, for the replacement of extrication equipment on Squad 23 for Fire Rescue Department.
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Prior Board Motions:
On October 26, 20-21, Item #21-0938 The Board approved the reallocation of the $304,309 of FY2020-2021 PEMT funding.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
There is $304,309.00 available for the replacement of extrication equipment from the FY2020-21 PEMT funding to be reallocated from grant match to equipment replacement (001.54.5450.526.64.00 #6195410:FY21). The funds are included in the proposed carryforward scheduled for Board approval on November 9, 2021.
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Strategic Guide:
All Other Mandatory and Discretionary Services
Background:
As part of the vehicle replacement program, Fire Rescue has entered the build phase with E-One to replace the Department’s squad located at Station 23 on Fort Clark Boulevard. The new apparatus is scheduled for delivery at the end of October. The extrication equipment currently in use has reached its end-of-life and is due to be replaced. The department, in keeping with other industry leaders, is transitioning from hydraulic pump powered extrication equipment to battery-powered extrication equipment. This next generation of tools offers a number of environmental and safety benefits while also containing annual maintenance costs without sacrificing quality and reliability.
Over the last several months, crews have evaluated 4 different rescue tool manufacturers (Hurst, TNT, Amkus, and Genesis). Genesis was the top-rated tool by all involved. The Genesis tool quote was slightly cheaper than the Hurst quote which was rated #4 in the tool evaluation. Rescue Systems Unlimited LLC is the sole supplier/distributor, for products manufactured by Genesis Rescue Systems, Genesis Air Lifting Bags, Kodiak struts and Quik-Kut Air Hammers in Florida and Georgia. They are solely responsible for all sales, service and training in Florida, South Alabama, Mississippi and Georgia.
This purchase is exempt from the County's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Section 22.3-302 (28) of the Alachua County Procurement Code, Sole Source procurements in accordance with the Procurement Procedures Manual. However, since the dollar amount of the purchase exceeds the purchasing authority of the Procurement Manager, this Purchase Order is being submitted for Board consideration and approval.