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Page 1 of 5 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org <br />STAFF REPORT <br />To the Honorable Mayor and City Council <br />From the City Manager <br />DATE: April 13, 2026 <br />SUBJECT <br />Purchase of two Type 1 Fire Engines to replace end-of-life equipment <br />SUMMARY <br />The replacement of aging equipment is a routine function of government fleet operations. As vehicles and <br />heavy equipment reach the end of their useful life, new equipment must be procured in a timely manner <br />to ensure replacement takes place at the most economically advantageous point in the life cycle. <br />Emergency vehicles are fabricated from customized specifications and are designed and built differently <br />than traditional passenger vehicles. As a result, it is not uncommon for public agencies to initiate the <br />procurement of this equipment years before they are required, to account for the lengthy build process. <br />The Fire Department (FD) has one Type 1 Fire Engine scheduled for replacement in fiscal year (FY) 2026- <br />27 and another in FY2027-28. The proposed purchase agreement is intended to secure the best possible <br />pricing for this equipment. <br />RECOMMENDATION <br />By motion, approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Purchase Agreement with Hi-Tech <br />Emergency Vehicle Service, Inc. of Oakdale, CA for the supply of two Type 1 Fire Engines in an amount not <br />to exceed $2,900,000. <br />STRATEGIC PLAN GUIDING PRINCIPLE <br />Excellence in Government Operations <br />7.E. - Page 1 of 38 <br />172