REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
June 18, 2015
FROM: KEVIN R. MEIKLE, Director of Aviation
Airports Department
SUBJECT
Title
Award an equipment contract to Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC, for the procurement of one 3,000 gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting Vehicle for Fresno Yosemite International Airport in the amount of $714,392.14 (Council District 4)
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RECOMMENDATION
Authorize the Director of Aviation to execute an equipment contract with Rosenbauer Minnesota, LLC, a division of Rosenbauer America in the amount of $714,392.14 for the procurement of one 3,000 gallon Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Vehicle (Bid File 3395) 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 2007 (ARFF #1) and the other purchased in 1993 (ARFF #2). ARFF #2 is beyond its useful life and is due for retirement based on FAA guidance. Acquiring the new ARFF vehicle supports FAT's efforts to provide efficient aircraft rescue and firefighting services and meet FAA certification standards. One element of the new ARFF vehicle that will provide a significant operational enhancement is an infrared camera that enables firefighters to "see" through dense smoke or fog.
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. FAT's five year FAA Airport Improvement Program (AIP) included replacement of ARFF #2 in Federal Fiscal Year 2015. The FAA confirmed Airports Department compliance with...
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