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B3. Approve Ambulance BidKALISPELL FIRE DEPARTMENT Dave Dedman — Fire Chief PO Box 1997 Jon Campbell — Assistant Fire Chief 312 First Avenue East Cec Lee — Executive Secretary Kalispell, Montana 59901 Phone: (406) 758-7760 FAX: (406) 758-7777 MEMORANDUM TO: Doug Russell, City Manager FROM: Dave Dedman, Fire Chief SUBJECT: New Ambulance Purchase MEETING DATE: December 7, 2015— Regular meeting BACKGROUND: Bids for a Type I Ambulance were opened on Tuesday November 17, 2015. The procurement included the purchase of one (1) Ford F-450 Type I ambulance built to the specifications advertised. One responsive bid was received. Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles met or exceeded all of the minimum specifications. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended to award the bid to Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $165,061. ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to award the bid for one (1) Ford F-450 Type I Ambulance to Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles in the amount of $165,061. FISCAL EFFECTS: The purchase of the Ford F-450 Type I ambulance will be funded by The Ambulance Fund line item 2230-440-420730-940 labeled as Ambulance. A total of $170,000 was budgeted in fiscal year 15/16 for the purchase of a Type I ambulance. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council. "Protecting our community with the highest level of professionalism."