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Page 1 of 4 Item #15 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT July 16, 2024 Public Works - Operations Division TITLE: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF AN ENFORCER LIGHT/BREATHING AIR HEAVY DUTY RESCUE FIRE ENGINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,565,172 AND APPROVE A BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE FIRE APPARATUS REPLACEMENT FUND SUMMARY The current Engine Unit #618 (BS96) is a Breathing Support 1991 International Type 1 Fire Engine assigned to Fire Station #6 for the Livermore-Pleasanton Fire Department (LPFD). The primary function of BS96 is to respond to emergencies during firefighting operations. In addition, an air and light unit, also known as a breathing support unit or mobile air unit, is a specialized firefighting apparatus used by first responders to provide supplemental lighting and self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders and cylinder filling services at the scene of an emergency. During the apparatus' more than 33 years in operation, a total of $338,673 has been spent on parts and labor to maintain and repair. Once replaced, BS96 will be sent to public auction because the life expectancy has been exceeded. Staff recommends City Council approve the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer Light/Breathing Air Heavy-Duty Rescue Type 1 Fire Engine in the amount of $1,565,172 inclusive of approximately 10 percent contingency. RECOMMENDATION • Approve the purchase of the Pierce Enforcer Light/Breathing Air Heavy-Duty Rescue Type 1 Fire Engine for LPFD; • Authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Golden State Fire Apparatus Inc., in the amount of $1,565,172, inclusive of approximately 10 percent contingency; and • Approve a budget amendment to the Fire Apparatus Replacement Fund to appropriate $1,565,172 in expenditure for this purchase. BACKGROUND The Enforcer Light/Breathing Air Heavy-Duty Rescue Type 1 Fire Engine has a standard useful lifespan of 15 years in frontline service, after which it is typically transitioned to reserve status. Cities, counties, and municipalities replace Type 1 Fire Engines every 10–15 years. After fifteen years of frontline service, engines often serve an additional five years in reserve, leading to a total service life of approximately 20 years. The existing Engine Unit #618 (BS96) has exceeded its standard service life by 13 years. The unit has 17,536 miles and 2,216 hours of service, significantly beyond the typical 15-year frontline service lifespan, followed by up to 5 additional years in reserve status. This unit serves within the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for the LPFD, comprising 10 fire station that Page 312 of 782