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Council authorizes purchase of two new fire engines to refresh aging fleet
Summary
The council authorized purchase of two Pierce Enforcer triple-combination fire engines from South Coast Fire Equipment for up to $2.93 million with a $293,000 contingency, to be funded from the fire vehicle replacement budget; staff described reliability, warranty and a 47‑month build time.
Monrovia City Council authorized the purchase of two new Pierce Enforcer triple-combination engines from South Coast Fire Equipment on June 16, approving a not-to-exceed price of $2,930,000 with a contingency of up to $293,000 to cover persistent inflationary or environmental clauses.
Fire Chief Jeremy Sanchez said the purchase supports the department's replacement schedule aligned with national apparatus standards, improves mechanical reliability and firefighter safety, and offers a chassis with an independent TAC4 suspension suited to Monrovia's terrain. Bids were evaluated from multiple manufacturers; staff recommended Pierce based on chassis performance, comprehensive warranty coverage and fit with local response needs. The vendor offered a $30,000 discount for ordering two pumpers.
Chief Sanchez explained the vehicles have long build times (about 47 months) and include a vendor clause that allows price adjustments tied to material-cost indices beyond a 5% threshold, with the city responsible for amounts above that band and options to renegotiate. Funding will come from the fire vehicle replacement fund; staff anticipate recouping modest resale value from retired apparatus (estimated $30,000–$50,000 each).
Council approved the purchase by roll-call vote. Delivery and final payment will occur upon manufacture and acceptance; the expenditure is scheduled to be paid in fiscal year 2029–30 when the vehicles are delivered.
Why it matters: Replacing aging apparatus is intended to reduce in-service mechanical failures and support reliable emergency response across the city.
