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ORDER OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER TO EXECUTE AN ADVANCE PURCHASE ORDER OF FIVE (5) FIRE APPARATUS WITH SEAGRAVE HOLDINGS LP THROUGH THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL (HGACBUYS) COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM PURSUANT TO ARTICLE VII SEC 2-376 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
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WHEREAS, the City of New Haven continues to comply with NFPA standards and Connecticut General Statutes governing the safe operation of fire apparatus; and
WHEREAS, in 2023 the City of New Haven executed the purchase of one engine and one aerial truck through its ARPA allocation which was quoted at 850 days or 2.3 years (late 2025) and is now anticipated for delivery in mid-late 2026; and
WHEREAS, the City is in the process of executing the purchase of one engine and one ariel truck through its 2025 Capital Fleet Allocation and the delivery of these purchases is anticipated in 1,500 days or for delivery in late 2029; and
WHEREAS, quoted deliveries have nearly doubled over the past two years and the 2023 purchase has seen delays since initial build time quote, as such there is concern that future needs will not be fulfilled in a timely period; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated there will be a need for additional purchase in 2030 and 2031 based upon our current fleet and required replacement standards; and
WHEREAS, the City is an authorized participant in the Houston Galveston Area Council (HGACBuys) Purchasing Cooperative, which has conducted a competitive solicitation compliant with public procurement requirements, and through which fire apparatus are available at a competitively bid pricing from Seagrave Holdings LP; and
WHEREAS, Seagrave fire apparatus are the current standard in the New Haven Fire fleet allowing for ease of repair and availability of parts through the consistency of unit; and
WHEREAS, current Seagrave fire apparatus pricing is available through December 31, and advance purchase will lock in pricing and production slots, avoiding further cost escalation and additional timeline delays,; and
WHEREAS, the total cost for five (5) apparatus, based on final specifications, is estimated not to exceed Eight Million Five Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($8,550,000) and no payment shall be due until delivery, and any order placed many be canceled prior to final contract execution without penalty and shall be subject to annual appropriation.
NOW THEREFORE, be IT ordered that the New Haven Board of Alders authorizes the Chief Administrative Officer to execute the advance purchase for five (5) fire apparatus with Seagrave Holdings, LP through the HGACBuys cooperative purchasing contract, and that the Mayor of the City of New Haven is authorized to execute any required or necessary agreements or documentation necessary to secure production slots, provided no financial obligation shall be incurred until such time as a fully executed contract and appropriation are in place in accordance with the charter and code of ordinances required for such purchase.