Resolution authorizing the use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for the purchase of an ambulance.  Project #FD-22-01

• On November 18^th 2022 bids were opened for a new 2023 F550 Ambulance and were as follows:

Klocke’s Emergency Vehicles  (Lifeline)      $274,068.00

American Response Vehicles                         $268,275.38

• All bids were opened and the exceptions were examined for the two ambulance manufacturers that bid. The bid is for a custom built ambulance to match the current fleet of ambulances and have similar layout and options. The bid was awarded to American Response Vehicles.

• The city plans on an ambulance to be in service for about 9-10 years before replacement and thus the quality of construction and warrantee of electrical, paint, and module of the ambulance is the reason for many of the specifications.  

• As enumerated in the ARPA Final Rule released January 2022, this purchase meets the requirements for the use of ARPA funds and we are requesting those funds to be utilized for this purchase. Previously earmarked GO bond funds could then be utilized in a different capacity.

• In order to account for any change orders that may occur during the build, it is requested that Council obligate $280,000.00 of ARPA funds for this purchase.

Approval of this resolution.