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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Ford F-550 for the Fire Department for a Not-to-Exceed Amount of $78,163.12 from National Auto Fleet Group, Consistent with Revised Vehicle Replacement Policy. (Public Works 60141581)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The City of Alameda (City) replacement policy for Fire Utility vehicles is a total of 10 years of service or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. AFD-769, a 1986 International Harvester Stake Side truck, is still operating as a reserve service vehicle in the Fire Department.? AFD-769 has become unreliable.?To remove AFD-769 from service, staff recommends purchasing a new Ford F-550 cab and chassis truck to meet the needs of the Alameda Fire Department to support daily operations and disaster response.?
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Staff recommends the purchase of one new Ford F-550 Cab and Chassis vehicle from National Fleet Auto, a cooperative purchasing entity, for a not-to-exceed $78,163.12.
BACKGROUND
The Fire Department and Public Works' Fleet Services Division are responsible for replacing fire apparatus, vehicles, and equipment according to the City's Vehicle (Fleet) and Equipment Replacement Policy. Administrative Policy 48, the City's fleet replacement policy, is based on the City's Fleet Replacement Criteria, which considers the useful life of vehicles and equipment in terms of age, mileage (or hours), and usage.? Vehicles and equipment scheduled for replacement are reviewed and analyzed for safety history and operating performance to determine if a vehicle or equipment may be replaced later.? Vehicles and equipment are also reviewed to determine if the minimum use guidelines are met.
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At 38 years old, AFD-769 is over the City's Fleet Replacement Criteria for Fire Utility vehicles. The vehicle has been in reserve status under Policy 48 for some time and funds are not available in the fleet internal service fund for a replacemen...
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