CITY OF FAIRFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-07
SUSPENDING COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR THE REPLACEMENT PURCHASE OF A TYPE I PUMPER TRUCK AND AUTHORIZING AN UPDATE TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 BUDGET
WHEREAS, the Fire Department’s unit #F1422 Pierce Type I pumper truck has reached its useful first life and is due for replacement; and
WHEREAS, City Council approved a budget allocation of $1,000,000 through Resolution 2025-107 for the purchase of a replacement Type I pumper in fiscal year (FY) 2025-2026; and
WHEREAS, the actual cost of the replacement unit using the Houston-Galveston Area Council’s (HGAC) contract , even after prepayment discount, is $1, 172,232.75 inclusive of taxes and necessary replacement equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department requires a budget adjustment of $172,232.75 in FY 2025-2026 to cover the difference.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAIRFIELD HEREBY RESOLVES:
Section 1. The council authorizes suspension of its own competitive bidding process to utilize the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) contract which was awarded to Pierce Manufacturing for Type I pumper trucks through a rigorous bid process with national buying power.
Section 2. The council authorizes the purchase of a replacement Pierce Type I pumper and associated equipment for a not to exceed price of $1,172,232.75 inclusive of taxes.
Section 3. The council authorizes a budget adjustment for the Fire Departme nt in the amount of $172,232.75 for FY 2025-2026 to cover the difference in cost from the original budget allocation for this purchase in Resolution 2025-103.
Section 4. The city manager is hereby authorized to do all things necessary and proper to implement this resolution.
RES. NO. 2026-07
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 20th day of January 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: MEMBERS: MOY / BERTANI / CARR /PANDURO / TONNESEN/ SANDHU / WILLIAMS
NOES: MEMBERS:
ABSENT: MEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: MEMBERS:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK