TO: Board of Supervisors
FROM: JC Greenberg, Deputy County Fire Chief
REPORT BY: Stacie McCambridge, Supervisor I
SUBJECT: Sole Source Award for One Skeeter EV Ford F550 Type 6 Engine
RECOMMENDATION
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Approve a waiver of the competitive bidding requirement and provide a sole source award to Golden State Fire Apparatus to purchase a Skeeter EV Ford F550 Type 6 Engine. (Fiscal Impact: $574,000 Expense; Fire fund; Budgeted; Discretionary)
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BACKGROUND
The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Recommended Budget includes funding for a Skeeter EV Ford F-550 Type 6 Engine. The County Fire Department requests authorization to purchase this apparatus from Golden State Fire Apparatus/Skeeter Emergency Vehicles without securing competitive bids for compatibility and inadequate competition reasons.
The Department has established Skeeter-brand engines as its standard firefighting equipment due to their reliability and lower maintenance costs compared to other manufacturers. Service records show that Skeeter apparatus experience fewer maintenance issues, resulting in reduced out-of-service time and lower repair expenses. Standardizing equipment also allows the Department to streamline training for personnel, enhance operational efficiency during emergency incidents, and maintain consistency across maintenance systems, software, and required tools.
Requested Actions:
1. Approve a waiver of the competitive bidding requirement and provided a sole source award to Golden State Fire Apparatus for the purchase of a new Skeeter EV Ford F-550 Type 6 Engine in the amount of $574,000 pursuant to Napa County Code section 2.36.090 due to technical compatibility requirements.
FISCAL IMPACT
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Is there a Fiscal Impact? |
Yes |
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Is it currently budgeted? |
Yes |
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Where is it budgeted? |
Fire Fund (2100) |
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Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? |
Discretionary |
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Discretionary Justification: |
Current fire apparatus owned and operated by the County Fire Department is manufactured by Golden State Fire. This aids in standardizing equipment and training to increase efficiencies during emergency operations and standardizes the maintenance software/equipment required. |
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Is the general fund affected? |
No |
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Future fiscal impact: |
The cost of maintaining the apparatus would be supported by the Fire Fund (2100). |
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Consequences if not approved: |
The Department would go through the standard bidding process and recommend purchase of non-compatible equipment. |
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Additional Information |
County Strategic Initiative: Elevate County Service and Workforce Excellence. |
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The proposed action is not a project as defined by California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15378 (State CEQA Guidelines) and, therefore, CEQA is not applicable.