Joint Special Council/BFPD
05/5/26 05:30:PM
Fire Department
Cory Cisneros
Purchase
Doc ID: 6388
FIRE AGENDA ITEM
AGENDA MATTER:
RESOLUTION NO. ____-2026 TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PROCUREMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF (2) FIRE COMMAND VEHICLES AS PART OF A VEHICLE REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM TO SUPPORT THE BARSTOW FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This request is to fund the purchase of (2) new Fire District command vehicles as well as all associated conversion costs to outfit the vehicles for emergency response operations.
This vehicle will provide the command staff the ability to establish command and control, respond to emergency incidents, participate in public events, attend training, and support daily operations and community resilience.
Barstow Fire Protection District will partner with City of Barstow Fleet Services and Apple Valley Fire Protection District Fleet Services for the purchase, build, and delivery of the vehicle, ensuring standardization and cost efficiency.
DISCUSSION:
Staff is recommending the procurement of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4x4 Crew Cab to be utilized as a Fire Command Vehicle.
The vehicle will be fully outfitted with emergency lighting, siren systems, mobile and portable radios, command console, storage systems, and auxiliary power equipment necessary to support field command operations.
The base vehicle will be procured through Enterprise Fleet Management with an estimated delivered cost of $59,202.69. per unit.
The vehicle upfitting, including emergency equipment and installation, will be completed in coordination with Apple Valley Fire Protection District Fleet Services at an estimated cost of $67,255.72. per unit.
This vehicle will serve as a dedicated command platform, improving operational coordination, communications, and response efficiency while reducing reliance on frontline apparatus for command functions.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding for this project is not to exceed $290,000, inclusive of a 15% contingency, and includes all costs associated with vehicle acquisition and conversion. Funding is available in account 225.225.225.08.882 as was part of the approved budget..
Joint Special Council/BFPD
05/5/26 05:30:PM
Fire Department
Cory Cisneros
Purchase
Doc ID: 6388
FIRE AGENDA ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
That the City Council approve the purchase of (2) 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Fire Command Vehicles, including all necessary conversion and equipment costs, in an amount not to exceed $290,000, and authorize the Fire District Administrator, Fire Chief, or designee to execute all agreements necessary to complete the purchase, outfitting, and placement into service.