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Board backs recommendation to buy new aircraft-rescue firefighting truck; cheapest bidder depends on FAA prepay approval
Summary
The board recommended approval of an Index B aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) truck. Two sealed bids were received; with a vendor prepayment discount and pending FAA written approval the low price would be $958,113 from Rosenbauer, otherwise Oshkosh's low sealed bid including options is $1,032,354.
The Abilene Airport Development Board recommended that City Council approve the purchase of an Index B aircraft rescue firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, with board members approving staff's motion after a lengthy discussion of bids, options and procurement constraints.
Airport management told the board the purchase replaces a 2002 model and meets regulatory coverage requirements based on aircraft size that serve Abilene. Management said the city received two sealed bids: Oshkosh and Rosenbauer. Management read base numbers and optional equipment pricing into the record and said the key variable is whether FAA will provide written approval to allow a vendor prepayment discount.
Management described the two scenarios presented to the…
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