“Last evening the villagebvoard unanimously approved the purchase of a new Pierce Ascendent quint. This apparatus will replace the 25-year-old quint taken out of service at this time last year. This piece of equipment will last 20-25 years.”The 107’ single-axle Ascendant quint will have an Enforcer cab & chassis with a 1500-GPM PUC pump. 12-24 months for delivery.
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From Fire Apparatus & Emergency Equipment Magazine
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Excerpts from the minutes of the Long Grove FPD October board meeting where the purchase of the new vehicles was approved.
New Business
Discussion included the fleet replacement needs of the LGFPD and included the dramatic price increases for new apparatus and the extensive delivery times after order is placed. It was estimated that a tanker would be delivered in 15 to 19 months, a fire engine in 21-22 months and a minimum of 24 months for delivery of a new ambulance. Discussion included staff was requesting authorization to purchase through the Sourcewell Consortium and include a 10% contingency availability to cover any unseen upgrades or changes.
Motion by President Linnenburger, seconded by Trustee Streiff, to waive the bidding process and utilize the Sourcewell Consortium pricing to enter into an agreement with MacQueen Emergency for the purchase of 1 Pierce Saber Pumper Tanker in the amount of $828,000 with a 10% contingency; waive the bidding process and utilize the Sourcewell Consortium pricing to enter into an agreement with MacQueen Emergency for the purchase of 1 Pierce Enforcer Pumper in the amount of $789,000 with a 10% contingency; and waive the bidding process and utilize the Sourcewell Consortium pricing to enter into an agreement with Foster Coach Sales for the purchase of 1 RAM Horton Ambulance in the amount of $358,164 with a 10% contingency. Motion passed unanimously on a roll call vote.