Quote:I was also curious about the somewhat inflated prices.Its generally the case that we buy the apparatus fully loaded. They usually drop off the apparatus and all the hoses, tools, and appliances in boxes. They take all the old equipment so that it can stay on the soon to be reserve piece.
Looking through some of the documents linked below, I understand a little more. These purchases are being made using the HGAC purchasing cooperatives, so no bids were needed. They also added a lot of options and upgrades to the base price. Definitely fully loaded, no expense spared it seems. The contract includes stainless steel construction, extended warranties, and also includes loose equipment, radios, computers, and installation.
Here's some more information on the award, breaks down the cost a little more on the Engine purchase:
http://app.ocp.dc.gov/Award_attachments/...-18-17.pdf
http://app.ocp.dc.gov/Award_attachments/...-09-17.pdf
I think its also just easier for us to get everything built into the spec so that contract and procurement doesn't deny, forget, or mess up the hoses, tools, appliance orders.
This mayor has made the single largest financial contribution to our apparatus in decades, if not ever. Hopefully within a few years we will be back to having a reliable and technologically current fleet.
Roy J. Ward
DCFD
Sergeant
Tower 3 Platoon 2
DCFD
Sergeant
Tower 3 Platoon 2