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To:	Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors
From:	Lewis T. Broschard III, Chief, Contra Costa Fire Protection District
Date:	October 13, 2020

Contra

Costa

County

Subject:

Swiftwater Rescue Prime Mover Purchase Contract

APPROVE	OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR	RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE

Action of Board On: 10/13/2020

APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED

OTHER

Clerks Notes:

VOTE OF SUPERVISORS

AYE:

John Gioia, Director
Candace Andersen, Director
Diane Burgis, Director
Karen Mitchoff, Director
Federal D. Glover, Director

Contact:

Aaron McAlister, Deputy Fire Chief 925-941-3300

I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: October 13, 2020
David Twa,

BY:	, Deputy

RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a purchase contract with Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. for the purchase of a swiftwater rescue prime mover vehicle using funds from the U. S. Department of Homeland Security, California Governor's Office of Emergency Services, State Homeland Security Grant Program, in an amount not to exceed $240,000.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% Federal grant funds

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

The District would not be able to take advantage of this funding opportunity and would continue to use outdated, non-specialized equipment and apparatus for swiftwater rescues.

BACKGROUND:

On March 13, 2018, the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Board of Directors authorized the Fire Chief to apply for and accept a grant with the State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP). This grant has three components: a prime mover vehicle, a boat, and a tow trailer. Together with the County Public Works Purchasing Division, the District solicited bids for the prime mover. Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc. was the successful bidder. The boat and the trailer will be purchased separately.

The tow vehicle will replace an outdated van that has been used in the Swiftwater Rescue Program for over a decade. A vehicle specifically designed for this purpose will greatly enhance the capabilities of the District's Swiftwater Rescue Program.