Report Prepared by: Venus Rodriguez, Finance Officer
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SUBJECT: Approving a Professional Services Agreement for Municipal Advisor Services with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates to provide municipal advisory services for Equipment Lease/Purchase and future services.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the Professional Services Agreement with Fieldman, Rolapp & Associates (FRA) for municipal advisory services; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $30,000 from the unencumbered, unreserved balance in Fund 2001-Measure C.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the motion as recommended by staff; or
2. Modify the action (specify in motion); or
3. Deny the action.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter Section 200. Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 (exemption from competitive bidding).
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2024-25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Merced Fire Department (MFD) apparatus are in urgent need of replacement due to the fleet's age, high cost of ownership, and frequency of out-of-service periods. The current build time for new apparatus ranges between 45-48 months, further emphasizing the critical need for fleet updates.
Currently the MFD has 8 Type 1 engines (5 front line and 3 reserve), one Type 3, and two trucks (1 front line and 1 reserve). If additional apparatus were purchased or financed and by the time they arrive, MFD will have four engines and one ladder truck that exceed 20 years of service. The industry standards and NFPA recommendations advocate for replacing such equipment every 10-15 years. MFD is pursuing a sustainable approach with a conservative 20-year apparatus replacement schedule.
MFD Apparatus Age Breakdown
Apparatus
Type
Purchase Year
Current Age
Age At Replacement (48 month...
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