REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: HENRY THOMPSON, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
BY: FRANCISCO PARTIDA, Assistant Director
Airports Department
SUBJECT
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Award an equipment contract to Oshkosh Airport Products, a Division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc., for the procurement of one Class 5, 3,000-gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle for Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $1,421,363.47 (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute an equipment contract with Oshkosh Airport Products, a Division of Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $1,421,363.47 for the procurement of one Class 5, 3,000-gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle (Bid File 12400198) for Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ARFF vehicles are specifically designed and used for aircraft firefighting and rescue activities and are Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) required equipment at commercial air service airports. FAT has two such vehicles, one purchased in 2015 (ARFF #1) and the other purchased in 2007 (ARFF #2). ARFF #2 is beyond its useful life and is due for retirement. Acquiring the new ARFF vehicle supports FAT's efforts to provide efficient aircraft rescue and firefighting services and meet FAA certification standards.
BACKGROUND
FAA Advisory Circular (AC) No. 150/5220-10E (Guide Specification for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicles) outlines the criteria used to assess the need and timing for retirement and replacement of an ARFF Vehicle. Factors that the AC considers include increased maintenance costs, minimum equipment standards and a recommended replacement schedule. The FAA confirmed Airports Department compliance with the AC and concurred the need for a new vehicle.
Specifications were prepared for the ARFF vehicle by the Department with guidance from the FAA and input from the Fresno Fire Department (FFD) and Purchasing Div...
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