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Fayetteville, AR 72701
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Resolution: 17-20
File Number: 2019-0901
G&W DIESEL SERVICE, INC:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 PIERCE LADDER FIRE APPARATUS
FROM G&W DIESEL SERVICE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,416,570.00 PLUS A PERFORMANCE
AND PAYMENT BOND AT A COST OF $4,230.00, PURSUANT TO THE HOUSTON-GALVESTON
AREA COUNCIL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT, AND TO APPROVE A PROJECT
CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00
WHEREAS, the Fire Department needs to replace Unit 39, a 2005 E -One Bronto Ladder Apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive a pre -pay discount of $53,784.00 in exchange for the purchase of a
performance and payment bond at a cost of $4,230.00 and a good customer discount of $5,053.00 which
will allow the City to receive a net total discount of $54,607.00; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department recommends the purchase of a 2020 Pierce Aerial Tiller Drawn
Apparatus from G&W Diesel Service, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the purchase of a
2020 Pierce ladder fire apparatus from G&W Diesel Service, Inc. in the amount of $1,416,570.00 plus a
performance and payment bond at a cost of $4,230.00, pursuant to the Houston -Galveston Area Council
cooperative purchasing contract, approves a project contingency in the amount of
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$75,000.00, and authorizes Mayor Jordan to sign any contract or other document to exercise and pay
for this approved contract.
PASSED and APPROVED on 1/7/2020
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City of Fayetteville, Arkansas 113 West Mountain Street
Fayetteville, AR 72701
(479) 575-8323
Text File
File Number: 2019-0901
Agenda Date: 1/7/2020 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: C. 1
G&W DIESEL SERVICE, INC:
A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A 2020 PIERCE LADDER FIRE APPARATUS
FROM G&W DIESEL SERVICE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,416,570.00 PLUS A
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND AT A COST OF $4,230.00, PURSUANT TO THE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT, AND TO
APPROVE A PROJECT CONTINGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,000.00
WHEREAS, the Fire Department needs to replace Unit 39, a 2005 E -One Bronto Ladder Apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the City will receive a pre -pay discount of $53,784.00 in exchange for the purchase of a
performance and payment bond at a cost of $4,230.00 and a good customer discount of $5,053.00 which will
allow the City to receive a net total discount of $54,607.00; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department recommends the purchase of a 2020 Pierce Aerial Tiller Drawn Apparatus
from G&W Diesel Service, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby approves the purchase of a 2020
Pierce ladder fire apparatus from G&W Diesel Service, Inc. in the amount of $1,416,570.00 plus a
performance and payment bond at a cost of $4,230.00, pursuant to the Houston -Galveston Area Council
cooperative purchasing contract, approves a project contingency in the amount of $75,000.00, and authorizes
Mayor Jordan to sign any contract or other document to exercise and pay for this approved contract.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2019-0901
Legistar File ID
1/7/2020
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Brad Hardin 12/11/2019 FIRE (300)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
Approval of a resolution to purchase a new ladder fire apparatus for use by the Fayetteville Fire Department from G
& W Diesel/EVS through the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Contract # FS12-19 Member #14-3975. The
purchase amount will be $1,416,570.00 plus the performance and payment bond cost of $4,230.00 for a total of
$1,420,800.00 using the bonded pre -pay net discount; Approval of a Contingency in the amount of $75,000.00.
Budget Impact:
4470.300.8300-5802.00
Account Number
03019.1
Project Number
Sales Tax Capital
Fund
Fire Apparatus Purchases
Project Title
Budgeted Item? Yes Current Budget $ 1,500,000.00
Funds Obligated $ -
Current Balance $ 1,500,000.00
Does item have a cost? Yes Item Cost $ 1,495,800.00
Budget Adjustment Attached? NA Budget Adjustment
Remaining Budget ! $ 4,200.00
Purchase Order Number:
Change Order Number:
Original Contract Number:
Previous Ordinance or Resolution #
Approval Date:
V20180321
Comments: with approval of contingency funds of $75,000, the total funds needed will be $1,495,800.00. C.I.P. Funds will be utilized for the
purchase. The funding already exists in the C.I.P. Fire Apparatus Replacements C.I.P. Account for 2020.
CITY OF
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ARKANSAS
MEETING OF JANUARY 7, 2020
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brad Hardin, Fire Chief
DATE: December 11, 2019
CITY COUNCIL NENO
SUBJECT: Approval of a resolution to purchase a new ladder fire apparatus for use by
the Fayetteville Fire Department; Approval of a Contingency in the amount of $75,000.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of a resolution to purchase a new ladder fire apparatus for use by the Fayetteville Fire
Department from G & W Diesel/EVS through the Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Contract # FS12-19 Member #14-3975. The purchase amount will be $1,416,570.00 plus the
performance and payment bond cost of $4,230.00 for a total of $1,420,800.00 using the bonded
pre -pay net discount; Approval of a Contingency in the amount of $75,000.00.
BACKGROUND:
We will be replacing (fleet recommendation) Unit #39, a 2005 E -One Bronto Ladder Apparatus.
The replacement will be a 2020 Pierce Aerial Tiller Drawn Apparatus. The Fire Department's
internal equipment committee has spent almost a year in developing specifications to customize
fire trucks for Fayetteville's unique features such as narrow streets and mountainous terrain.
This makes it the best buy for the City. They have chosen this unit from Pierce Manufacturing
through G&W Diesel/EVS.
DISCUSSION:
The unit proposed for purchase is a 2020 Pierce Aerial Tiller Drawn Apparatus. The truck is
designed and built to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1901, Standard for Fire
Apparatus. By adhering to these standards, the Fire Department is assured of getting the
necessary required equipment.
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville, AR 72701
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
The quote from G&W Diesel/EVS through the HGAC Contract # FS12-19 is for one Pierce
Aerial Tiller Drawn Apparatus for $1,470,354.00 with pre -payment discount of $53,784 minus
the cost of $4,230 for the Performance and Payment Bond. This makes the amount
$1,420,800.00. With approval of contingency funds of $75,000, the total funds needed will be
$1,495,800.00. The funds are budgeted and available for this apparatus purchase from the
Capital Improvements Program (C.I.P.) Fire Apparatus Purchases line item. The purchase of
the new fire apparatus in January allows the department to receive the discount price before the
February apparatus price increase.
ATTACHMENTS:
Purchasing Documentation
2
Oshkosh Corporation Classification - Restricted.
CONTRACT PRICING WORKSHEET
[%VGAC&TFor MOTOR VEHICLES Only
Contract 1
No.: FS12-19
Date
prepared: 11/20/19
This Worksheet is prepared by Contractor and given to End User. If a PO is issued, both documents
MUST be faxed to H -GAC @ 713-993-4548. Therefore please type or print legibly.
Amey: €City of Fayetteville, Fire Dept
Contractor. ;Emergency Vehicle Specilists
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ContactWillie Watts
Person: 11
PfeB red !Scott Jones
Phone: 1479-575.8365
Phone: 1479-422-6800
Fax:
Fax:
Email: jwatts faMteville-ar.aov
Email: :siones@nwevs.com _
e`ProdtCod1 FS19VA12
Description: i Pierce Arrow Chassis, 4
Door Full Tilt Alum Cab, Single Axle, 107' Tractor Drawn, Mid Mount
A. Product Item Base Unit Price Per Contractor's H -GAC Contract: $1,266,367.0
B. Published Options - Itemize below - Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary - include Option Code in description if applicable.
(Note: Published Options are options which were submitted and priced in Contractor's bid.)
Description 1 Cost Description Cost
103 Aerial Frame Liner $4,616.00 166 Linex Bumper Coating $417.00
105 Upgrade to 22,800# Front Axle $2,175.00 165 Bumper Warning Lights Recess $913.0
106 Upgrade to 27,000# Rear Axle 1 $2,189.00 174 Mounting Plate on Engine Tunnel $505.00
109 Tak 4 Suspension $16,965.00 175 Electric Windows $2,093.0
127 Mud Flaps$606.00 188 Upgrade SCBA Bracket to Hands Free x 4 € $3,152.0
128 Wheel Chocks and Mounts i $966.00 192 Cab Windows Factory Tint $504.0
129 Disc Brakes Front : $1,247.00 202 Upgrade Arrow to Velocity i $13,056.00
144 Cummins X12to X15 $21,236.00 208 12 Volt Power x 8 $952.00
_____ _
150 EVS 4000 to 4500 PR i $11,295.00 209 Radio Weatherband $1,070.0
151 Aggressive Down Shif ; $143.00 212 Install Customer MDT ' $1,041.0
159 Extended Bumper $2,335.00 Subtotal From Additional Sheet(s): $57,831.0
163 Comparment For Winch$1,733.00
subtotal B: $147,040.00
C. Unpublished Options - Itemize below / attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.
Description Cost Description ACost
Loose Equipment t $60,000.00
Subtotal From Additional Sheet(s): $0.0
11 Subtotal C: $60,000.00
Check: Total cost of Unpublished Options (C) cannot exceed 25% of the total of the Base Unit:
t For this transaction the percentage is:
Price plus Published Options (A+B). 1
40
D. Total Cost Before Any Applicable Trade -In / Other Allowances / Discounts (A+B+C)
- Quantity Ordered: 1 X Subtotal of A + B+C: 1473407 _ Subtotal D: _ $1,473,407.00
E. H -GAC Order Processing Charge (Amount Per Current Policy) .014778325 _ Subtotal E: ! $2,000.0
F. Trade -Ins / Other Allowances / Special Discounts / Freight / Installation
Description Cost Description I Cost
Chassis Pre -Payment Discount Aerial Pre -Payment Discount i
100% Pre -Payment Discount g -$53,784.00 Good Customer Discount _ -$5,053.0
Performance Bond !$4,230.00 Subtotal F:''=._. -$54,607.0
Delivery Dater G. Total Purchase Price (D+E+F):
i $1,420.800001
PROPOSAL FOR FURNISHING FIRE APPARATUS
November 14, 2019
City of Fayetteville, AR Fire Department
The undersigned is prepared to manufacture for you, upon an order being placed by you, for final
acceptance by Emergency Vehicle Specialists, at its home office in Memphis, Tennessee, the apparatus and
equipment herein named and for the following prices:
One (l) Pierce 10T Aerial Tiller Drawn Apparatus with a Velocity Tractor Chassis
Per Our Pronosal
$ 1,470,354.00
Prepay Discount (53,784.00)
Add Performance Bond 4,230.00
This price includes $60,000.00 In Loose Equipment or Truck Changes
Total Due With Check By 1-27-2020 Total $ 1,420,800.00
Said apparatus and equipment are to be built and shipped in accordance with the specifications hereto
attached, delays due to strikes, war, or intentional conflict, failures to obtain chassis, materials, or other causes
beyond our control not preventing, within about 12 months after receipt of this order and the acceptance thereof
at our office at Memphis,Tennessee, and to be delivered to you at 303 W Center St, Fayetteville, AR.
The specifications herein contained shall form a part of the final contract, and are subject to changes
desired by the purchaser, provided such alterations are interlined prior to the acceptance by the company of the
order to purchase, and provided such alterations do not materially affect the cost of the construction of the
apparatus.
The proposal for fire apparatus conforms with all Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) rules
and regulations in effect at the time of bid, and with all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Guidelines
for Automotive Fire Apparatus as published at the time of bid, except as modified by customer specifications.
Any increased costs incurred by first party because of future changes in or additions to said DOT or NFPA
standards will be passed along to the customers as an addition to the price set forth above.
Unless accepted within 60 days from date, the right is reserved to withdraw this proposition.
Emergency Vehicle Specialists, Inc.
By:
AUTHORIZED SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Scott Jones
-))GEVS..
EMERGENCY VEHICLE SPECIALISTS
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Running Head: FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 1
Future Fire Apparatus Needs: A Look into the Future
Assistant Chief William W. Watts
Fayetteville Fire Department
Fayetteville, Arkansas
11/18/2019
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 2
Executive Summary
The Fayetteville Fire Department (FFD) is currently reviewing the aerial apparatus needs
of the future. It has been the intention of the FFD to review its planning process and make
decisions based on data, city direction, and industry best practices.
After a careful review of our current ladder fleet, it was determined we need to adapt our
apparatus to the changing needs of our city. As development adapts to the sustainable, walkable,
infilled communities we often relate them to the development phases of the past. The
development phases of the past encouraged smaller street size, smaller lot size, and traffic
calming approaches (Smart Growth, 2014).
After we looked at our current fleet of ladder apparatus, we determined we needed to
diversify our abilities to make access into tighter areas. It is important to navigate traffic calming
devices and proceed through and around intersections that are very tight which often have
straight curbs. We determined our current fleet can navigate these areas, however not with ease.
Our current ladder apparatus
have a 39 -foot to 45 -foot
curb to curb turning radius
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(see fig 1). Many turns
within our city will not I
support navigation without
traveling onto the sidewalk Fig I Conventual Fire Apparatus Traveling from West at Ila
or into the opposing lane of and Vandeventer
travel. Taking all of this into consideration, we have determined the Tractor Drawn Apparatus
(TDA) design of the past, coupled with modern fire apparatus design standards, will serve the
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
community development trends with ease. We ascertained that the TDA could not only turn
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Vandeventer
within a 27 -foot radius (see
fig 2), which allows the
FFD to navigate most
currently inaccessible areas
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in the city without issue, but
it also would allow us to
have elevated rescue
capabilities in areas that we
currently do not. It was also
noted that the TDA is lighter in overall weight, some up to 17,000 lbs. (Pierce Mfg, 2019), this
provides fuel savings, prevents damage to
roadways, and means less overall
maintenance. One of the other contributing
factors is the set-up ability. Our current fleet
of ladders that provide over 100 foot in
reach require a wide jack stance to deploy
Fig 1.4 Image of TDA Fire Apparatus
Fig 3 Image of Heavy Duty Fire Apparatus
and most have 4 outriggers or stabilizers (see
fig 3) to achieve this. The overall stance can
require up to 17 feet of unobstructed space.
The TDA can deploy in as little as 12 -foot of
unobstructed space and only requires 2
outriggers (see Fig 1.4). It is the determination
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Fig 2 TDA Fire Apparatus Traveling from West at Ila and
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within a 27 -foot radius (see
fig 2), which allows the
FFD to navigate most
currently inaccessible areas
3
in the city without issue, but
it also would allow us to
have elevated rescue
capabilities in areas that we
currently do not. It was also
noted that the TDA is lighter in overall weight, some up to 17,000 lbs. (Pierce Mfg, 2019), this
provides fuel savings, prevents damage to
roadways, and means less overall
maintenance. One of the other contributing
factors is the set-up ability. Our current fleet
of ladders that provide over 100 foot in
reach require a wide jack stance to deploy
Fig 1.4 Image of TDA Fire Apparatus
Fig 3 Image of Heavy Duty Fire Apparatus
and most have 4 outriggers or stabilizers (see
fig 3) to achieve this. The overall stance can
require up to 17 feet of unobstructed space.
The TDA can deploy in as little as 12 -foot of
unobstructed space and only requires 2
outriggers (see Fig 1.4). It is the determination
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 4
of the Fayetteville Fire Department that in order to best serve the community, its future
development, and citizen safety, our next aerial ladder purchase should be a Tractor Drawn
Aerial Apparatus.
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
Table of Contents
ExecutiveSummary............................................................................................................... 2
Background and Significance................................................................................................. 6
Procedures............................................................................................................................ 8
Results.................................................................................................................................. 9
Discussion........................................................................................................................... 14
Recommendations.............................................................................................................. 15
References.......................................................................................................................... 16
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 6
Future Fire Apparatus Needs: A Look into the Future
Background and Significance
Over the past eight years, it has been the intention of the Fayetteville Fire Department to
replace its current fleet with new state of the art, safe, and efficient fire apparatus. During this
process, we constantly review the needs and changes in our city and the department. It is our
intent for apparatus to remain in "front line status" for approximately ten years. Many times,
aerial apparatus must last much longer due to the cost of the unit. During this review, our next
apparatus replacement, scheduled for early 2020, will be discussed.
The FFD currently uses a fleet of four aerial apparatus to fill our elevated rescue and
firefighting needs. Of the four
apparatus, two are "Quint" aerial
devices (see fig 4). The quint
apparatus performs four functions
within our scope of work: aerial
operations, water pumping, self -
sustained water supply, and
Fig 4 Quint Fire Apparatus (FFD Ladder 3)
manual water supply. In short, they have a ladder, tank, pump, and supply hose on them. These
Fig 5 Heav}y Duty Aerial Apparatus (FFD Ladder
apparatuses are single axle units with
an elevated aerial height of 75'. They
are strategically located in areas of the
city where we require elevated devices
due to structure height, but still need
the versatility of a fire engine.
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 7
The two other aerial devices in our city are conventional elevated platforms (see fig 5 and
6). They are equipped with a
basket attached to the end of the
ladder and are primarily used for
elevated rescues. These ladders are
considered to be true, traditional
ladder fire trucks in today's fire
service. These ladders are heavy in
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weight, long in overall length, have multiple axles, and are often hard to maneuver around the
congested city streets. They do lend extra storage capacity for equipment and carry much of our
specialized technical rescue equipment. They are both planned for replacement over the next two
years.
In late 2019, the Fayetteville Fire Department will replace the elevated platform that is
located on the North end of town with a 107 -foot Pierce Ascendant elevated platform. It is our
plan to replace the 2007 E -One elevated platform now operating in our South area with a new
aerial apparatus in 2020. The purpose of this review is to ensure our needs as a department and a
city are met with the upcoming purchase of the 2020 ladder. The review will take into
consideration the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas (COF) 2030 plan, modern zoning standards, the
new 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) fire code provisions, and future community
developments to include walkable communities.
Our current plan for Structure Fire Responses follows the nationally accepted standard of
NFPA 1710. This standard states we must perform several different functions on the initial
response to a structure fire in a set amount of time (NFPA, 2020). These functions include
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 8
search and rescue, ventilation, and setting up ladders. All of which are completed by our ladder
companies with the aerial apparatus being used to accomplish the task.
Our current deployment strategy for Technical Rescue Incidents also follows NFPA. The
standards used to develop these method of deployment are NFPA 1670, and 1006 (NFPA, 2020).
The aerial apparatus plays a role in technical rescues with the ability to not only reach and
perform rescues in elevated areas but to reach areas below grade while providing a safe work
platform for our rescuers.
There are many other uses of the aerial apparatus in the technical rescue environment
such as an elevated, moveable anchor point. Also an abundance of storage space is available to
house and transport specialized equipment that is critical in the performance of various technical
rescue operations. Each ladder is also equipped with a certified lifting point that allows it to be
used like a small crane.
Many of the same standards that apply to Technical Rescues responses are also used
when analyzing the need for an Aerial Device at Motor Vehicle Accident. The aerial apparatus
provides some additional, organic features not available on smaller fire apparatus. These features
include the ability to operate air supplied tools from onboard air tanks and the ability to deploy
specialized hydraulic equipment used in rescues and patient extrications from vehicles.
Procedures
As we looked at the possibilities for replacement during this research we had to consider several
factors and ask the following questions:
• What are the operational needs of the Fayetteville Fire Department; do we need another
elevated platform?
• What different types of aerial apparatus are available?
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 9
• What measures can the Fayetteville Fire Department take to be proactive in the event
apparatus must remain in service longer than the expected 10 years?
What are the current and future city development plans and how will this shape our response
needs?
During this review, the Fayetteville Fire Department's aerial deployment plans were
evaluated. It was determined that the departments standard of measurement would remain the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Insurance Services Office (ISO).
A web search was conducted in conjunction with a brief discussion/question and answer
session with manufacturers and maintenance personnel. Maintenance technicians from our city
fleet division were questioned concerning maintaining our aerial fleet.
Additional research was conducted with a review of the COF 2040 plan with sustainable,
walkable, infilled communities was reviewed and considered. The 2018 Fire Code was also
reviewed. A literature review was also conduct in the areas of "Smart Growth".
Results
In this section each of the research questions from above are answered. The research
yielded clear results: An elevated platform is needed and the most logical choice is a Tractor
Drawn Apparatus (TDA) as it meets our operational needs, is more affordable and better suite
the 2040 Plan.
• What are the operational needs of the Fayetteville Fire Department; do we need another
elevated platform?
The ISO Class 1 requirement weighed heavily into the decision-making process and as a
department we wanted to ensure we continued to meet the criteria for our ISO Class 1
designation. ISO regulations state that we must have strategically placed ladders throughout the
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE 10
city (placement recommendations by ISO are based on response times and proximity) to receive
full ladder credit and continue to receive the ISO Class l rating (ISO FSR, 2018) we would need
to continue to have aerial devices with capabilities as we have today.
• What different types of aerial apparatus are available?
A review of current apparatus types, configurations, and manufacturers accepted by Fire
Apparatus Manufactures Association (FAMA) was considered for this project. An evaluation of
the current aerial apparatus types on today's market was conducted. FAMA, along with several
web -based searches, stated that the current type of Ladder/Aerial Apparatus currently available
falls into the following categories: Quints, Elevated Platforms, Elevated Waterways, and Straight
Stick Ladders. Each apparatus type has a different specialty use.
The discussion with manufacturers and maintenance personnel yielded the following:
They described the differences in our aerials and how they maintained our current fleet. They
advised that aerials require specialized training to service and are much more complicated to
service than a normal fire engine/pumper. They were also able to provide insight and opinion
backed by FASTER Software on which units were in need of replacement. This information took
into account several factors and they advised our replacement plan was in fact accurate and in
line with current replacement strategies.
They did decline to weigh in on our apparatus needs and advised they would be willing to
service and maintain whichever apparatus type we selected. Our fleet staff did recommend we
continue to use the current engine, transmission, and pump configuration. This will help with
standardization of parts and maintenance techniques. One of the discussions we had with
manufacturers was the ability to separate the Tractor from the Ladder for purposes of tractor
updates. It has been the practice of many Fire Department's upon replacement of the unit to only
FUTURE FIRE APPARATUS NEEDS: A LOOK INTO THE FUTURE
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replace the drive tractor. They then refurbish the Ladder Trailer which equals cost savings to the
city. This is due to the Cab (tractor) having a 10 -year warranty and the aerial device possessing a
20 -year warranty.
The cost of the Tractor Drawn Apparatus (TDA) is $1.4 million dollars and will be
funded by the 2020 Capital Fund Apparatus Replacement. The initial cost of the TDA is $200
thousand more than a conventional aerial apparatus, however the cost savings over the 20 -year
service life
Annual Cost Sen -ice Life
of the TDA
Tractor Drawn Apparatus (TDA)
5500.000
Tractor Estimate
will be $500
Aerial Trailer Estimate
51,189,880
Aerial Platform Apparatus (Conventional)
5230.920
TDA vs Conventional Difference
thousand
-S4.58,960
&7vings over life of appm-anis
Cost
Annual Cost Sen -ice Life
51.420.800
596.040 10 Years t 20, Years
5500.000
550.000 10 Years
5920.800
546.040 20 Years
51,189,880
5118,988 10 Years
5230.920
-522.948
-S4.58,960
cheaper. The Table I Tractor Drawn Apparatus Cost Analysis
approximate cost to replace the Tractor portion of the apparatus is estimated to be $500 thousand
and has a 10 -year service life, whereas the Aerial Trailer has a 20 -year service life and is
estimated at $900 thousand. Please see table I for better price breakdown.
• What are the current and future city development plans and how will this shape our response
needs?
Additional research was conducted with a review of the COF 2040 plan. This plan
considered sustainable, walkable, infilled communities. It was concluded after review of the plan
that we may need to adapt our apparatus type to consider narrower, more "calming" community
streets in the future. The City Plan 2040 it is understood the city's intention is to encourage infill
rather than sprawl and to create sustainable walkable communities with the strong influence in
reducing emissions produced by vehicles while continuing to provide attainable housing to
accomplish healthy growth (CITY -PLAN 2040).
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• What measures can the Fayetteville Fire Department take to be proactive in the event
apparatus must remain in service longer than the expected 10 years?
As we develop for the future we must consider street access and our ability to navigate
the roadways. The 2018 International Fire Code allows the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) to
make provisions regarding street access taking into account safety access (IFC, 2018). This code
provision was demanded by planners across the United States who are progressively promoting
walkable, more affordable
communities. Which equates
to smaller streets. After we
looked at our current fleet of
ladder apparatus, we
determined we needed to
diversify our abilities to
make access into tighter
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Fig 7 Conventual Fire Apparatus Traveling from West at Ila
and Vandeventer
areas. It is important to navigate traffic calming devices and proceed through and around
intersections that are very tight which often have straight curbs. We determined our current fleet
can navigate these areas, however not with ease. Our current ladder apparatus have a 39 -foot to
45 -foot curb to curb turning radius (see fig 7). Many turns within our city will not support
navigation without traveling onto the sidewalk or into the opposing lane of travel. Taking all of
this into consideration, we have determined the Tractor Drawn Apparatus (TDA) design of the
past, coupled with modern fire apparatus design standards, will serve the community
development trends with ease. We ascertained that the TDA could not only turn within a 27 -foot
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13
radius (see fig 8), which allows the FFD to navigate most currently inaccessible areas in the city
without issue, but it also
4:
g. ,4 » would allow us to have
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elevated rescue capabilities
in areas that we currently do
d . . . . .
not. It was also noted that
the TDA is lighter in overall
weight, some up to 17,000
L _ _.1 lbs. (Pierce Mfg, 2019), this
Fig 8 TDA Fire Apparatus Traveling from West at Ila and
Vandeventer provides fuel savings,
prevents damage to roadways, and means less overall maintenance. One of the other contributing
factors is the set-up ability. Our current fleet „�, _law
of ladders that provide over 100 foot in
reach require a wide jack stance to deploy
and most have 4 outriggers or stabilizers
(see fig 9) to achieve this. The overall stance
can require up to 17 feet of unobstructed
Fig 1.4 Image of TDA Fire Apparatus
Fig 1.3 Image of Heavy Duty Fire Apparatus
space. The TDA can deploy in as little as 12 -
foot of unobstructed space and only requires 2
outriggers (see Fig 10). It is the determination
of the Fayetteville Fire Department that in
order to best serve the community, its future
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development, and citizen safety, our next aerial ladder purchase should be a Tractor Drawn
Aerial Apparatus.
Discussion
It is the intent of the Fayetteville Fire Department to replace the remaining aerial device
in 2020 under our current plan. The research conducted has taken into consideration the City of
Fayetteville 2040 goals. These goals were used as a reference to provide guidance within our
decision-making process. The FFD has reviewed the current aerial devices on the market today
and weighed the advantages and disadvantages. It was agreed upon the Tractor Drawn Aerial
(TDA) outweighed the other types. The research did however find some deficiencies in the
purchase of a TDA.
Training was one of the concerns. This type of apparatus requires specialized training and
most likely will require some type of certification (in-house) to drive and operate. Frequently the
initial training must be provided by outside sources and will incur a cost to the FFD.
Length was a major concern. The average overall length of a TDA often exceeds 60 feet.
This will require the TDA unit to be housed at stations which have a longer bay. We currently
have two station locations that would not be able to house a TDA. Station 1 is one of the
stations, which would be ideal as that is where the infill is happening.
Personnel are another factor. When the FFD arrives at a structure fire, we prefer the
officer and the firefighter completely outfitted upon exit to quickly attack a fire. With our current
minimum staffing of 3 personnel per unit, there would be times in which we would only have
three firefighters assigned to the unit. The TDA will require two operators and this would leave
only one member to be fully equipped upon exit. The tiller operator will have to exit the tiller
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cab and then place his or her air pack on to make entry into the fire scene. This could require up
to 60 seconds of additional time for the firefighter to become outfitted to make fire attack.
Water tank capacity could also be an issue. The TDA apparatus will have 300 gallons of
stored water. In the event we make this unit a standalone apparatus, tank size, or the absence of
one altogether, could be a factor. Currently our standalone front-line units carry 500 gallons of
tank water. In most aerial apparatus configurations, the largest water tank provided is 300
gallons. This means a static water supply will have to be secured more frequently and much
faster than is normally required on current standalone firefighting units.
Recommendations
It is the recommendation of the Fayetteville Fire Department Executive Staff along with
the Fayetteville Fire Department Apparatus Committee to proceed with the purchase of a Tractor
Drawn Fire Apparatus.
The Fayetteville Fire Department has developed a contingency plan in the event we are
not able to purchase the recommended TDA. We plan on reverting back to replacing the current
Aerial Apparatus with an additional conventional Aerial Apparatus much like the one just
specified and purchased. The estimated cost of this Aerial Apparatus will be 1.2 million dollars.
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References
SMART GROWTH AND ECONOMIC SUCCESS: INVESTING IN INFILL DEVELOPMENT
February 2014 www.epa.gov/smartgrowth
ISO MITIGATION: FIRE SUPRESSION RATING SCHEDULE 1.996-2019.
https://www.isomitigation.com/ppc/fsrs/
FAYETTEVILLE CITY GUIDING PLAN 2030:https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/1216/City-
Plan-2040
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION: NFPA 1710 2020.
hftps://www.nf
Bond No. 9341110
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
HOME OFFICE
3910 KESWICK ROAD BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21211
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, THAT, G & W Diesel Services, Inc. dba Emergency Vehicle Specialists
892 Kansas Memphis, TN 38106
l e l y and DepositCompany of Maryland
(hereinafter called Principal), as Principal and 1299 Zurich Way, 5th Floor, Schaumburg IL 60196-1056
a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of IL with its principal office in the City of
Schaumburg, IL , (hereinafter called Surety) as Surety are held and firmly bound unto
City of Fayetteville
(hereinafter called the Owner) and to all persons who furnish labor or material directly to the Principal for use in
the prosecution of the work hereinafter named, in the Aust and full sum of One Million Four Hundred
Seventy Thousand Three Hundred Fifty Four ollars and 00/100 Dollars ($1,470,354.00 )
to the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and their
respective heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner, dated the
day of ,for One (1) Pierce Arrow -XT Aerial Ascendant 107' Heavy
Duty Ladder
which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length
herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal
shall fully indemnify the Owner from and against any failure on his/her part faithfully to perform the obligations
imposed upon him/her under the terms of said contract free and clear of all liens arising out of claims for labor
and material entering into the work, and if the said Principal shall pay all persons who shall have furnished labor
or material directly to the Principal for use in the prosecution of the aforesaid work, each of which said persons
shall have a direct right of action on this instrument in his/her own name and for his/her own benefit, subject,
however, to the Owner's priority, then this obligation to be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that no action, suit or proceeding shall be had or maintained against the Surety on
this instrument unless the same be brought or instituted and process served upon the Surety within two years
after completion of the work mentioned in said contract, whether such work be completed by the Principal,
Surety or Owner; but if there is any maintenance or warranty period provided in the contract for which said
Surety is liable, an action for such maintenance or warranty may be brought within two years from the expiration
of said maintenance or warranty period, but not afterwards.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF the said Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this instrument this 1—
day of dgKt .an/ 19619a
G & W Diesel Services, Inc. dba Emergency Vehicle Specialists
fitness: Principal
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rpP� a idelit and De osit Com an of Maryland
Witness: Ca y Hutson �, o �a a 9 Surety
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d' �► Sarah E. DeYoung Atto y n -Fact
Bond Number 9341110
Obligee City of Fayetteville
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation of the State of New
York, the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, a corporation of the State of Illinois, and the FIDELITY
AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND a corporation of the State of Illinois (herein collectively called the "Companies"), by
Robert D. Murray, Vice President, in pursuance of authority granted by Article V, Section 8, of the By -Laws of said Companies, which are
set forth on the reverse side hereof and are hereby certified to be in full force and effect on the date hereof, do hereby nominate, constitute,
and appoint Sarah E. DeYoune , its true and lawful agent and Attomey-in-Fact, to make, execute,
seal and deliver, for, and on its behalf as surety, and as its act and deed: any and all bonds and undertakings, and the execution of such
bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said Companies, as fully and amply, to all intents and
purposes, as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE
COMPANY at its office in New York, New York., the regularly elected officers of the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND
SURETY COMPANY at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., and the regularly elected officers of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT
COMPANY OF MARYLAND at its office in Owings Mills, Maryland., in their own proper persons.
The said Vice President does hereby certify that the extract set forth on the reverse side hereof is a true copy of Article V, Section 8, of
the By -Laws of said Companies, and is now in force.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Vice -President has hereunto subscribed his/her names and affixed the Corporate Seals of the said
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, and
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, this 19th day of June, A.D. 2019.
ATTEST:
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY
FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND
0�-(e(@Og"em
By: Robert D. MurrayVice President
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By: Dawn E. Brown =air �� *�,•_
Secretary
State of Maryland
County of Baltimore
On this 19th day of June, A.D. 2019, before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Maryland, duly commissioned and qualified, Robert D.
Murray, Vice President and Dawn E. Brown, Secretary of the Companies, to me personally known to be the individuals and officers described in and who
executed the preceding instrument, and acknowledged the execution of same, and being by me duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that he/she is the said officer of
the Company aforesaid, and that the seals affixed to the preceding instrument are the Corporate Seals of said Companies, and that the said Corporate Seals and
the signature as such officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the said Corporations.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal the day and year first above written.
Constance A. Dunn, Notary Public
My Commission Expires: July 9, 2023
EXTRACT FROM BY-LAWS OF THE COMPANIES
"Article V, Section 8, Attorneys -in -Fact. The Chief Executive Officer, the President, or any Executive Vice President or Vice President
may, by written instrument under the attested corporate seal, appoint attorneys -in -fact with authority to execute bonds, policies,
recognizances, stipulations, undertakings, or other like instruments on behalf of the Company, and may authorize any officer or any such
attorney-in-fact to affix the corporate seal thereto; and may with or without cause modify of revoke any such appointment or authority at any
time."
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned, Vice President of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, the COLONIAL AMERICAN
CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY, and the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Power of Attorney is still in full force and effect on the date of this certificate; and I do further certify that Article V, Section 8, of
the By -Laws of the Companies is still in force.
This Power of Attorney and Certificate may be signed by facsimile under and by authority of the following resolution of the Board of
Directors of the ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY at a meeting duly called and held on the 15th day of December 1998.
RESOLVED: "That the signature of the President or a Vice President and the attesting signature of a Secretary or an Assistant Secretary
and the Seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile on any Power of Attorney ... Any such Power or any certificate thereof bearing such
facsimile signature and seal shall be valid and binding on the Company."
This Power of Attorney and Certificate may be signed by facsimile under and by authority of the following resolution of the Board of
Directors of the COLONIAL AMERICAN CASUALTY AND SURETY COMPANY at a meeting duly called and held on the 5th day of
May, 1994, and the following resolution of the Board of Directors of the FIDELITY AND DEPOSIT COMPANY OF MARYLAND at a
meeting duly called and held on the 10th day of May, 1990.
RESOLVED: "That the facsimile or mechanically reproduced seal of the company and facsimile or mechanically reproduced signature
of any Vice -President, Secretary, or Assistant Secretary of the Company, whether made heretofore or hereafter, wherever appearing upon a
certified copy of any power of attorney issued by the Company, shall be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect
as though manually affixed.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the corporate seals of the said Companies,
this day of
SEAL
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Brian M. Hodges, Vice President
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