DEPARTMENT MAKING REQUEST
Budget & Admin Services
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25-683, Award, Highwater Rescue Vehicles with Dual-Purpose Capabilities (Public Safety)
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REQUESTED MOTION/ACTION
recommendation
Recommended Action:
a) Approve the Piggyback award of File #25-683, Highwater Rescue Vehicles with Dual-Purpose Capabilities per the Sourcewell Contract #032824-CER, and award to Acela Truck Company of Bozeman, Montana for a purchase price of $400,280 per unit for a total of two (2) units, total price of $800,560; and
b) Authorize the addition of 2 High Water Rescue Vehicles to the County Fleet; and
c) Approve Resolution for budget adjustment BA25-194 in the amount of $825,000; and
d) Approve amendment to grant project g262502 and Misc. Equipment (FY25) to include High Water Rescue Vehicles.
**Change, Added attachment- Resolution, 10/10/2025**
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budget
Budgeted Action:
Approve Budget adjustment BA25-194 in the amount of $825,000.00 amending the expense and revenue budget to include the FY25 State Legislative Appropriation. There is no match required.
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BACKGROUND (Why is this Action Necessary, and What Action will be accomplished)
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Background:
The purpose of this purchase is to secure a firm price for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Highwater Rescue Vehicles with Dual-Purpose Capabilities to be utilized by Public Safety. These vehicles will include the following features: 6x6 Acela Monterra GL Chassis Cab, GVWR 44,650 Lbs. Package, Deep Water Fording Kit, Safety-Style Cab Entry Steps, Back-up Alarm, Back-up Camera System, Upfitter Auxiliary Dash Switch Pre-wire, Custom Exterior Paint Color, PIAA Driving Lights, Whelen NFPA Lighting Package Chrome, NMO-Style 2-way Radio Antenna Mount, Front License Plate Bracket, Custom High Water/Flood Rescue Body, Stationary Hardtop Canopy, Flood Rescue Body Paint, FireTech/HiViz Standard Scene Light Package, Underbody Light Package, Brow Light Package, Kussmaul 120V/15A Battery Charger with Auto-Eject, Cent...
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