Council Report

City Council Report
Date: October 5, 2026
To: City Council
Through: Michael Kennington, Deputy City Manager/Chief Financial Officer
From: Edward Quedens, Business Services Director
Kristy Garcia, Procurement Administrator
Subject: Use of a Cooperative Contract for the Purchase of One E-One Cyclone
Chassis 95' Rear Mount Platform (Replacement) for the Mesa Fire and
Medical Department (Funded by Apparatus Public Safety Bond Funds)
(Citywide)
Recommendation
Council is requested to approve the award as recommended.
The Mesa Fire and Medical Department and Procurement Services recommend authorizing
a change in vendor and type of apparatus, using the Sourcewell cooperative contract with
Fire Truck Solutions in an amount not to exceed $2,428,503, based on estimated
requirements.
Background / Discussion
In lieu of the previously approved tiller ladder, the Mesa Fire and Medical Department is
requesting the purchase of one E-One Cyclone Chassis 95' Rear Mount Platform, as an
essential need to support critical emergency operations. The current unit, a 2016 model
with 112,000 miles, has exceeded its reliable service life and no longer meets the
operational demands placed on it. The unit being replaced will be traded, auctioned or sold.
In 2024, Council approved the Fire Department to purchase a Pierce tiller truck based on a
recommendation from the department’s Ladder Committee. In 2026, prior to the start of
production, the department reviewed the planned purchase and determined that a rear-
mount ladder truck would better align with its current fleet and operational needs. Because
production of the tiller had not yet begun, the department was able to consider alternative
apparatus configurations and elected to cancel the Pierce tiller order. The E-One rear-
mount ladder truck is similar in design and operation to the ladder trucks currently in the
department’s fleet.
The decision to pursue an alternative apparatus was based on operational, training, and
staffing considerations identified by members of the Ladder Committee. Unlike the
department’s existing ladder trucks, a tiller requires specialized training and two Engineers
to operate rather than one. Because the department would have only one tiller in its fleet,
the apparatus would need to be taken out of service for training, potentially affecting its
availability for operations. Additionally, the specialized training requirements would limit the

number of personnel qualified to operate the apparatus, creating potential staffing
challenges when covering vacancies. These considerations supported the department’s
decision to select an apparatus configuration that is more consistent with its existing fleet
and staffing model.
The current, estimated delivery is 586 days (19-20 months) after the receipt of order.
The Sourcewell cooperative contract has been competitively bid and meets the City’s
procurement requirements. Utilizing the Sourcewell contract allows the City to receive
competitive rates based on a formally solicited agreement. The City believes the pricing is
fair and reasonable and soliciting for this single unit would not result in the City receiving
more favorable pricing or terms.
Purchase Information
Action: Award
Procurement Type: Cooperative Contract Use
Contract Number: 2027043
Contracting Agency/Contract Number: Sourcewell/082025-RVG
Local Consideration: Policy did not apply to this procurement method
Funding Source: Apparatus Public Safety Bond Funds
AWARD RECOMMENDATION
Fire Truck Solutions – Phoenix, AZ
Quantity One (1) – E-One Cyclone Chassis 95' Rear Mount Platform
Cyclone Chassis Base Price $2,290,667.00
Pre-Payment Discount ($48,167.00)
Base Total $2,242,500.00
Phoenix Sales Tax $186,003.00
Total Cost $2,428,503.00
One E-One Cyclone Chassis 95' Rear Mount Platform (Replacement) for the Mesa Fire
and Medical Department to replace unit #2539
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