HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 08 26 Consent 301 - Purchase of High Water Rescue Vehicles for WSPDCONSENT AGENDA ITEM 301
CITY COMMISSION AGENDA | AUGUST 26, 2024 REGULAR MEETING
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Purchase of High Water Rescue Vehicle for the Winter Springs Police Department
SUMMARY
The police department requested grant funds be used to purchase a High Water
Rescue Vehicle, to aid our community in times of disaster or other events that may
require such use. The provider, Eastern Surplus & Equipment Company specialized in
retrofitting decommissioned military vehicles for specific uses such as High Water
Rescue. The vehicle includes a "Good title and will be fully processed in our facility to
ensure all lights, signals, wipers and horn are in good operating condition.
Additionally, all belts, hoses, fluids, seals are replaced as needed. Tires will have at
least 75% life remaining, all glass, mirrors, and seats will all be in good condition.
Gauge's work, batteries are load tested and truck is extensively road tested. In
addition, the following upgrades are included. Drop down cargo bed, with fold down
bench seating, cargo cover, rear mounted boarding ladder with removable handrails,
and will be painted fleet white." Vehicle will be delivered to the police department
once completed.
FUNDING SOURCE
The purchase of this specialized vehicle is funded through the grant agreement with
FDLE in the amount of $54,045. The City will purchase the vehicle and then submit
necessary paperwork for reimbursement. This has been added to the FY25 budget
based on timing of available vehicle.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Commission approve the purchase of a $54,045.00, M923
6X6 Cargo truck, purchased through Eastern Surplus & Equipment Company. This
special purpose vehicle will be used for high water rescue, inclement weather, or
harsh terrain navigation. The police department applied for and received residual
grant monies through Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the
Department of Justice (DOJ) for the purchase of this specific vehicle.
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Date: February 8, 2024
Winter Springs Police
Matt Tracht, FBINA 268, Police Chief
300 North Moss Road
Winter Springs, Florida 32708
P: 407-327-7997
E: mtracht@winterspringsfl.org
Re: Eastern Surplus & Equipment Co – High Water Rescue Truck- Sole Source Status
Chief Tract,
Thank you for your interest in our High-Water Rescue Vehicles.
Eastern Surplus has been providing ex-US Military Wheel Vehicles for Municipal, Fire, OEM and
police rescue operations for more than 15 years.
We are the sole source provider for specialized and design built high Water Rescue Vehicle with
specialized rear ladder system for the rescue if stranded citizens in your community.
We solely possess more direct experience and specific design and build capability in the field of
East Coast High Water rescue truck builds in the industry nationwide than any competitor.
We are the only company who stocks the parts to maintain these specialized vehicles and
employs the qualified staff to perform technical repairs and offer assistance in the upkeep of
your Emergency high Water Rescue Vehicle.
Please let us know if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
Eastern Surplus & Equipment Co.
David Newman
President
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