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Recommendation to Authorize the City Manager to Purchase Two TTR-15P Hose Reel Turntable Trailers on a Sole Source Basis for Phase 1 of the Alameda Emergency Response Water Supply System in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $387,335. (Fire C71500)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Alameda Fire Department (AFD) staff recommends a sole source procurement of two TTR-15P Hose Reel Turntable Trailers from Puck Enterprises (Puck). The total requested amount is $387,335, which includes the base cost of the quote of $351,000 and an additional $36,335 in use tax. This acquisition supports the deployment of the City of Alameda's (City) existing large-diameter supply hose and marks the first phase in establishing a Citywide Emergency Response Water Supply System. The purchase is fully funded through the approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), under project code C71500, and is drawn from existing appropriations dedicated to emergency preparedness and equipment upgrades. In the event of a domestic water system failure, this initiative will significantly improve firefighting readiness and operational resilience. The recommendation reflects the City Council's strategic project to enhance emergency response capabilities and preparedness. This procurement qualifies as a sole source procurement due to the specialized nature of the equipment and the exclusive qualifications of the vendor.
BACKGROUND
The City currently relies on a fire hydrant system owned and maintained by the East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD), with infrastructure ranging from newly installed units to components nearly a century old for firefighting. In the event of a domestic water system outage, the City has no alternative method for sustaining large quantities of uninterrupted water for firefighting purposes. Currently, the only option for emergency water supply is the utilization of AFD's two 3...
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