City Council Agenda
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Memo to: |
Manteca City Council |
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From: |
Dave Rudat, Interim Fire Chief |
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Prepared by: |
Keith Scott, Fire Captain |
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Date: |
September 2, 2025 |
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Subject: |
Purchase Custom Built Pierce Velocity Heavy Duty Rescue |
Recommendation:
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Approve the purchase of a Pierce Velocity Heavy Duty Rescue from Golden State Fire Apparatus for $1,863,740.46 plus a 3% contingency of $55,912 for a total not-to-exceed $1,919,652.46 utilizing Sourcewell cooperative purchasing agreement (Contract No. 113021-OKC); and authorize the City Manager or designee to take all the required steps to facilitate the completion of this purchase.
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Background:
The city continues to grow, both in population and infrastructure, and the demands placed on the fire department expand beyond traditional firefighting. A modern, properly equipped Heavy Rescue apparatus will allow our department to meet these demands efficiently, ensure public safety, and enhance our ability to respond to a wide range of emergencies.
Currently, our specialized equipment is spread across multiple apparatuses, requiring multiple units to respond to one incident. A heavy rescue allows us to consolidate these resources, ensuring that critical tools and equipment are available on a single unit.
A heavy rescue provides the equipment and storage capacity for: vehicle extrication, technical rescue, hazardous materials mitigation, and disaster response. With expanded infrastructure comes larger and more diverse structures that create new challenges for the fire department. The increase in housing developments, road expansions, and utility installations heightens the risk of trench-related incidents. Heavy Rescue teams provide essential shoring systems, air monitoring devices, and rescue tools for safe extrications.
New multi-story buildings, bridges, and parking structures raise the risk of falls, requiring rope rescue capabilities. Additionally, large-scale developments increase the chance of building collapses, making it crucial for Heavy Rescue teams to carry equipment for stabilization and victim access.
The expansion of stormwater systems and development near waterways also elevates the risk of swift-water and flood-related incidents, stressing the need for effective water rescue preparedness.
Having specialized equipment immediately available enhances firefighter safety during complex rescues.
Fiscal Impact:
Fiscal Year 2025-26 Adopted Budget includes $2,060,000 funding for the purchase and outfitting of a heavy rescue apparatus utilizing Fire Facilities Fees (Fund 530), in CIP Fire Outlay 26102 - Heavy Rescue Vehicle. The lengthy build time will enable the Fire Department to apply for and potentially secure grant funding in Fire Grants (Fund 120) to help subsidize this expenditure and reallocate these funds. If a grant is awarded, the City Council will receive an amended funding proposal for consideration. If a grant is not awarded, payment would become due upon delivery of the apparatus in approximately 48 months.
Documents Attached:
1. Attachment 1 - Product Proposal