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Council considers contract authorization for new fire engine up to $1.1 million
Summary
The council heard a request to authorize the fire department to enter a contract to purchase a new engine, with staff recommending Sutphen via Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service, pricing not to exceed $1,100,000 and subject to city attorney review and future budget approval.
The South Lyon City Council considered a request from the fire department to authorize a contract for a new fire engine with a not-to-exceed price of $1,100,000, subject to review by the city attorney and future fiscal-year budget approval.
The request is intended to replace Engine 2, a 2008 model that the department said will reach the 20-year mark addressed by NFPA guidance and is due for retirement. Staff recommended selecting Sutphen as the apparatus manufacturer and working with Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service as the authorized dealer to lock in pricing and begin the build process.
Captain Conrad (South Lyon Fire Department) said the department reviewed three manufacturers — Sutphen, Spartan and Pierce — and that Sutphen stood out for customer service and a shorter estimated build time. “We currently have our Engine 2, which is from 02/2008, and it's approaching in its NFPA regulations for use at the 20 year mark,” Captain Conrad said.
The packet presented to council estimated a full vehicle and equipment cost of approximately $1,100,000. Staff said funding will be allocated from a future fiscal year budget and that the department is pursuing federal grant funds to cover at least a portion of the purchase. Council member Hanson moved to authorize staff to enter a contract with Apollo Fire Apparatus Sales & Service for a Sutphen engine not to exceed $1,100,000, subject to city attorney review; Council member Dillig seconded the motion. No roll-call vote was recorded in the portion of the transcript provided.
Council members asked about the difference among bidders and the expected engine components. Captain Conrad said Sutphen’s customer-service record and regional proximity (Ohio) were factors in the recommendation and that Sutphen projected a 2–3 year build time versus roughly five years from some competitors. When asked which engine manufacturer would be installed, Captain Conrad said, “I believe it's Cummins.”
