R-1605 - 12/13/2016 - FIRE DEPARTMENT - Resolutions RESOLUTION 2016-FD-V-PG-R-1605
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF A FIRE RESCUE ENGINE
WHEREAS, the Village owns two heavy equipment vehicles utilized in the Fire Department, a
1990 Reserve Engine and a 1999 Front-Line Heavy Rescue Squad, which have exceeded their useful life
and are difficult to maintain; and
WHEREAS, the 2016 budget includes$100,000 in the Vehicle Replacement Fund for the lease of
a Rescue Engine to replace both of the above-mentioned vehicles ("Rescue Engine"); and
WHEREAS, the Board passed Resolution 2016-FD-V-LS-R-1596 to authorize a lease agreement
with JP Morgan Chase on October 11, 2016; and
WHEREAS, due to rising interest rates, the Board has determined that purchasing the Rescue
Engine outright is the best option; and
WHEREAS, a budget amendment is necessary to increase account 342-90200, "Equipment
Replacement", and decrease account 342-80200, "Transfer Out/in", in the amount of$662,200 for a total
budget of$762,200 related to the Rescue Engine purchase; and
WHEREAS, Section 1-7-10 of the Village Code authorizes the Village to join with other units of
government in cooperative purchasing plans when it is in the best interests of the Village; and
WHEREAS, because the Houston-Galveston Area Council ("HGAC') has already conducted
competitive bidding processes for the purchase of the Rescue Engine, the Village staff has recommended
that the Village waive competitive bidding and approve the issuance of a purchase order to Pierce
Manufacturing, Inc. ("Pierce") for one 2016 Pierce Enforcer Rescue Engine in the amount of
$744,579.00; and
WHEREAS, the President and Board of Trustees, being fully advised in the premises, have
determined that it is in the best interests of the Village and its residents to: (i) so waive competitive
bidding for the Rescue Engine; and (ii) approve the purchase of the Rescue Engine from Pierce; as
described above;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
THE VILLAGE OF OAK BROOK, DU PAGE AND COOK COUNTIES, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1: Recitals. The foregoing recitals are hereby incorporated into, and made a part
of, this Resolution as the findings of the President and Board of Trustees of the Village of Oak Brook.
Section 2: Waiver of Competitive Bidding Requirements. The advertising and bidding
requirements for the purchase of the Rescue Engine is hereby waived in accordance with Section 1-7-4
of the Village Code.
Section 3: Replacement of Previous Resolution. The previously passed Resolution 2016-
FD-V-LS-R-1596 is repealed and replaced with Resolution 2016-FD-V-PG-R-1605.
Section 4: Authorization of Purchase of the Rescue Engine. The President and Board of
Trustees hereby approve the purchase of the Rescue Engine from Pierce for a purchase price not to
exceed $744,579,
Resolution 2016-FD-V-PG-R-1605
Approving the Purchase of Rescue Engine
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Section 5: Execution of Required Documentation. The Village President and the Village
Clerk shall be, and are hereby, authorized to execute and attest, on behalf of the Village all documents
necessary to complete the purchases pursuant to Sections 3 and 4 of this Resolution.
Section 6: Effective Date. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its
passage by two-thirds of the Trustees and its approval in the manner provided by law.
APPROVED THIS 13th day of December, 201
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Gopal G. Lalmalani
Village President
PASSED THIS 13h day of December, 2016
Ayes: Trustees Adler, Baar, Moy, Yusuf
Nays: Trustees Manzo, Tiesenga
Absent: None
ATTEST, :
Charlotte K. Pruss
Village Clerk
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