E2. Award Bid - Custom PumperKALISPELL 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 Fire Engine Purchase
MEETING DATE: February 21, 2017— Regular meeting
BACKGROUND: Bids for a 2017 Custom Pumper — 2000 GPM Waterous Pump were opened on
Thursday February 9, 2017. The procurement included the purchase of one (1) 2017 Custom
Pumper with a 2000 GPM Waterous Pump built to the specifications advertised. Two responsive
bids were received. Both bidding agencies met or exceeded all of the minimum specifications.
General Fire — Rosenbauer $501,525.00
Bigsky Fire Equipment -- Smeal $481,103.00
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended to award the bid to Bigsky Fire Equipment in the
amount of $481,103.
ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to award the bid for one (1) 2017 Custom Pumper — 2000 GPM
Waterous Pump to Bigsky Fire Equipment for the amount of $481,103.
FISCAL EFFECTS: The purchase of the 2017 Custom Fire Pumper — 2000 GPM Waterous Pump
will be funded by a Montana Board of Investments (BOI) Intercap Loan to be serviced by the City's
general fund. Currently, the BOI interest rate is 1.55%, and is adjusted annually based on the
market. At 1.55%, the initial annual debt service, based on a 10 year term, would be approximately
$55,000.
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.
"Protecting our community with the highest level of professionalism."