| Date | County | City | Meeting Type | Item Type | Item | Description |
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| 20260126 | LA County | Alhambra | City Council | Item | 19. AWARD OF CONTRACT WITH FIRE APPARATUS SOLUTIONS FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW KME K180 4119 PUMPERS AND AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR THE LEASE/PURCHASE THROUGH A FINANCING AGREEMENT WITH LEASING 2, INC. – F2M26-6B, C2M26-3, C2M26-9, M2M26-24 The fire engines that will be replaced are over twenty years old and do not accommodate the requirements or standards of apparatus today. Both units incur significant costs to maintain and repair. Once the engines are replaced with new apparatus, they will be rotated into reserve status. The Fire Department has opportunity to piggyback on Sourcewell Contract #113021-RVG-3 for the purchase of the new 2026 KME K180 4119 Pumpers with equipment from Fire Apparatus Solutions. Per the Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B), bidding exemption is authorized, and the City may “piggyback” onto an existing contract. Staff recommends purchasing two fire engines through a Sourcewell contract to achieve cost savings and reduce the estimated build time from approximately 48 months to 12 months. This procurement strategy allows the City to acquire two fire engines at more favorable pricing while accelerating delivery. The total cost to acquire and outfit two fire engines in FY 2026/27 is $964,980.45. Leasing 2, Inc. offers financing options with low interest rates for terms of seven or nine years. Staff recommends the seven-year financing term. The total lease/purchase cost for the two 2026 KME K180 4119 Pumpers is $2,904,863.15. The annual lease/purchase payment over the seven-year term is $414,980.45, with the first payment scheduled for January 30, 2027. Recommended Action: City Council award a purchase contract with Fire Apparatus Solutions for the purchase of two new 2026 KME K180 4119 Pumpers in the amount of $2,429,275.76; award of contract for the lease/purchase of the two new pumpers through a financing agreement with Leasing 2, Inc. in the amount of $2,904,863.15 for a seven year term, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney; authorize the City Manager and/or her designee and the City’s Director of Finance to execute the necessary documents; direct the Finance Director to carry over $185,000 from FY 2025/26 to FY 2026/27, transfer $148,000 from CIP savings, and appropriate an 11 additional $171,580.45 from the Equipment Fund balance to fund the remaining shortfall for the acquisition and outfitting of two fire engines; and direct staff to undertake the necessary steps to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-24) | January 26, 2026 LA County Alhambra City Council Item #19 |
| 20260126 | LA County | Alhambra | City Council | Item | 14. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE POLICE PATROL VEHICLE – F2M26-6A, C2M26-7, M2M26-18 On September 7, 2025, Patrol Vehicle Unit 553 was involved in a non-injury traffic collision while on duty that sustained extensive damage. Following inspection, the insurance adjuster determined the vehicle to be a total loss. The California Joint Powers Insurance Authority issued an insurance settlement to the City in the amount of $48,047.17. Due to current market conditions and the cost of purchasing and outfitting a replacement patrol vehicle, the insurance proceeds are insufficient to cover the full replacement cost. Staff is requesting authorization for additional funds from the Equipment Fund Reserves to cover the shortfall, which after vehicle purchase and labor outfitting, the costs are estimated at approximately $58,438.90. Staff aims to acquire this new patrol vehicle through a cooperative purchase agreement. On February 8, 2024, Sourcewell opened bids for the procurement of cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks, along with related equipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 09152-NAF to National Auto Fleet Group in November 8, 2025, an agreement that does not expire until November 11, 2026. Cooperative purchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). Recommended Action: City Council award a contract to National Auto Fleet Group, subject to final language approval by the City Manager and City Attorney, for the purchase of one police patrol vehicle in the amount of $58,438.90; authorize additional appropriations in the amount of $10,391.73 to complete the purchase from the Equipment Fund Reserves; and, direct staff to undertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M26-18) | January 26, 2026 LA County Alhambra City Council Item #14 |