HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 06162015 - FPD D.3RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, on behalf of the Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire
Protection District, to execute a purchase order with HME Incorporated in an amount not to exceed $555,000 for the
purchase of two (2) Type III Model 34 wildland fire engines for emergency response.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Increased capital expenditures not to exceed $555,000, offset by 2014-15 end-of-year residual distributions from the
redevelopment property tax trust funds.
BACKGROUND:
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (District) is charged with fighting wildland fires as part of its
primary mission of providing fire protection. The apparatus used for fighting wildland fires is specialized and
requires a configuration and specifications not common to the typical municipal fire department pumper. The
apparatus used for fighting wildland fires require four wheel drive, a short wheel base, the ability to carry a supply of
specialized wildland firefighting equipment, and interior seating capacity for up to four firefighters. The most
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 06/16/2015 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYE:John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen,
Director
Mary N. Piepho, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
ABSENT:Federal D. Glover,
Director
Contact: Lewis Broschard, Asst Fire
Chief, 925-941-3501
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes
of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: June 16, 2015
David Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
D.3
To:Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:Jeff Carman, Chief, Contra Costa County Fire Protection District
Date:June 16, 2015
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Purchase of Two (2) Type III Wildland Fire Engines
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
common type of apparatus used throughout the State of California by agencies like the District is referred to as a
Type III Engine.
The District currently operates a fleet of ten (10) Type III Engines. Until recently, the District operated a fleet of
twelve (12) Type III Engines; however, two (2) of these units were taken out of service for mechanical
obsolescence and safety concerns. These two units were manufactured in 1981 and were over 33 years old when
taken out of front-line service. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends a maximum of 15
years for front-line service for these types of apparatus.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) has developed specifications for their Type
III Engines that are suitable for the needs of our agency in carrying out the control and suppression of wildland
fires. We selected a Cal Fire designed Type III Engine and recommend purchasing two of these units as part of the
State of California, Department of General Services (GSA) contract California Multiple Award System (CMAS).
This system allows local government agencies to procure goods and services under the State bid and contract
award process.
With the current drought conditions and the reduction of the District's wildland firefighting resources, the prompt
acquisition of two engines will have a positive impact on District operations and public safety. Because these
engines are built by the vendor supplying Cal Fire’s apparatus needs, there are units ready to be shipped with no
production or build time required. The engines can be delivered and on site within one week of the vendor
receiving our purchase order and will be in service and ready to serve the District in a matter of weeks, giving us
the necessary tools and equipment to deal with the current fire conditions in our County.
The District recently received a larger than anticipated end of year distribution from the redevelopment property
tax trust funds. That revenue adjustment will be used to fund this purchase. The per unit cost of the engines will
not exceed $277,500, including sales tax, and is approximately $60,000 cheaper than a custom built Type III
Engine available through the next lowest available vendor.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Failing to acquire the two engines would result in a continued reduction of the District's Type III Engine fleet and
wildland firefighting capacity as California faces the worst drought condition in recorded history and what is
anticipated to be a very busy fire season.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
No impact.
ATTACHMENTS
HME Model 34 Drawing