To: Board of Supervisors
From: Aviation
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Bid Authorization for Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) Vehicle Acquisition
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
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That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Authorize the Department of Aviation to advertise the above-referenced vehicle acquisition bid package to be published in the California State Contracts Register, so as to give potential bidders not less than 10 working days' notice prior to the contract bid opening date. Agencies shall not release invitations for bid or requests for proposals prior to publication in the California State Contracts Register and post in a public place a copy of the solicitation, which shall remain posted until seven days after an award has been made. Bid posting must contain, "It is unlawful for any person engaged in business within this state to sell or use any article or product as a "loss leader" as defined in Section 17030 of the Business and Professions Code pursuant to Government Code, Section 14827.2. and Public Contract Code, Section 10302.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board's Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Core Services/Other
Strategic Plan Category: 9999 - Core Services/Other
DISCUSSION:
The Department of Aviation is requesting bid authorization for the acquisition of an Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle. ARFF vehicles are designed to provide an invaluable service to the commercial airline industry and the passengers and cargo they transport. The airline industry is reliant on prompt and effective fire and rescue services during aircraft emergencies and ARFF vehicles are required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be onsite, and staffed, during commercial airline service activities. These services include fire containment and suppression, passenger and crew rescue, airframe and cargo preservation and maintenance of the s...
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