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Contract No.: Pending
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Title: Emergency Medical Transport (EMT)
Recommendation:
Vehicle Remounting Services
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Procurement Contracting Manager:
Eduardo Falcon
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Background:
This market research is being conducted on behalf of the Fire Rescue Department (Fire) for the procurement of
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 results in a savings of 40% to 50%
compared to the purchase of a new EMT vehicle when the chassis and / or cab are worn out. Additionally, the
refurbished module retains the original lifetime structural warranty provided by the manufacturer. The module has
a much longer lifespan 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 sell 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 a Sole Source because Ten -8
is the only authorized service facility in the state of Florida for the EMT vehicles manufactured by Braun.
The result of this purchase will be a term contract. There is currently no contract in place.
Research Conducted,
Market research was conducted by the Department of Procurement's staff to source the industry and identify
potential bidders to provide remounting services for the EMT module. Braun, as the original manufacturer of the
module, is the only company that has access to the engineering layouts, 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, all 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 is a Sole Source, as Ten -8 is the only recognized dealer for Sales and Support authorized by Braun
within the State of Florida. It is vital that Fire have the means to extend the lifespan of their emergency equipment
which cannot be replaced Without thn CQy incurring a substantial expenditure. Award of this Sole Source contract
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will ensure adequate maintenancerepairs while continuing the lifetime warranty of the equipment,
Procurement Contracting Manager. Date:
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