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Contract No.: Pending
Current Term:
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Title: Emergency Medical Transport (EMT)
Vehicle Remounting Services
Recommendation:
0 Sole Source Contract
Fj Solicit Competition
Access Contract
Other
Procurement Contracting Manager:
Eduardo Falcon
Background:
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Braun Remounting Services. This process is used to extend the life of EMT fleets. In this process, the EMT
module (patient compartment) is removed from the chassis and cab section and then refurbished and upgraded.
The refurbished module is then affixed to a new chassis and cab, which naeu|tn in a savings of4O% to 50Y6
compared to the purchase of new EMT vehicle when the chassis and /orcab are worn out. Additionally, the
refurbished module retains the original lifetime structural warranty provided by the manufacturer. The module has
a much longer Vespan than the chassis and cab and therefore, is a viable cost savings option.
Fire has purchased EMT vehicles manufactured by Braun Industries, Inc. (Braun) exclusively since 2013. Making
this the only vendor authorized to perform this service on their own equipment and keep the lifetime structural
warranty. Braun does not currently 3e|| directly to customers and instead has an appointed dealer in the state of
Florida which is Ten-8 Fire Equipment, Inc. (Ten-8). This procurement qualifies as o Sole Source because Ten-8
is the only authorized service facility in the state of Florida for the EMT vehicles manufactured by Braun.
The resu:lt of this purchase will be a term contract. There is currently no contract in place.
Research Conducted:
Market research was conducted by the Department ofProcurement's staff to source the industry and identify
potential bidders tOprovide remounting services for the EMT module. Braun, anthe original manufacturer ofthe
module, is the only company that has access to the engineering |ayouts, that can repair units back to original
specifications. retaining the lifetime warranty on the remounted module. This work is performed by Braun,
however, because of contractual requirements, oM vehicles sold within the State of Florida must go through Ten-
8, which will deliver the vehicles to Braun in order to complete the remount process.
The City currently has two contracts with Ten-8; however, neither is for the requested services.
Comparable Contracts -
None available
Recommendation:
This contract hsaSole Source, as Ten-8 is the only recognized dealer for Sales and Support authorized by Braun
within the State ofFlorida. It is vital that Fire have the means to extend the lifespan of their emergency equipment
which cannot hereplaced without th~incurring asubstantial expenditure, Award ofthis Sole Source contract
will ensure adequate maintenance,, -.91 repairs while continuing the lifetime warranty of the equipment,
Procurement Contracting Manager:
Senior Procurement Contracting Mdnag
Director/Asst. Director:
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