West Covina

City Council

April 18, 2023 Item #9

Agenda Item 9

9) CONSIDERATION OF PROCUREMENT OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT\nIt is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:\n1. In accordance with Section 2-335 (11) of the West Covina Municipal Code, ratify the\nsuspension of normal bidding or purchasing and procurement requirements in connection\nwith the emergency purchase of one ambulance from Republic EVS in the amount of\n$352,014.66 due to equipment breakdown requiring immediate purchase in order to\nprotect the public health, welfare, and safety;\n2. Authorize the City Manager to negotiate and execute any and all documents to acquire\ntwo additional new ambulances within the remaining project budget (Project No. 22022,\nNew Ambulances);