CC MEETING: January 6, 2026
DATE: December 17, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Michael Thomson - Chief, Fire Department
Rex Redden - Director, Executive of Public Safety
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into An Agreement With Rebel Strike Pursuant To BID #26-008 To Purchase A Brush Truck - Type 6 Wildland Apparatus For A One-Time Amount Not To Exceed $347,800.00.
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BACKGROUND:
This award is for the purchase of a brush truck wildland apparatus to be utilized by the Fire Department in serving the City of Carrollton. The apparatus can handle off-road or inclement weather situations and ensure that any location can be accessed by fire crews to mitigate emergencies. This is a fleet replacement for an end-of-life apparatus.
On November 3, 2025, the City issued BID #26-008 for Brush Truck - Type 6 Wildland Apparatus. Bid notifications were posted online, previous and interested vendors were contacted, as well as advertisements placed in the Dallas Morning News. Six (6) vendors submitted responses.
The Fire Department evaluated the submissions based on the lowest responsive and responsible criteria of price and other factors. Rebel Strike, while not the lowest price, was selected based on the overall best value relative to that criterion including meeting all required specifications, using high quality components, and having already built the product so it will arrive in Carrollton within a few months.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The brush truck on BID #26-008 will be purchased from budgeted funds for the cost center and amount as listed below.
COST CENTER LINE ITEM BUDGET AMOUNT
576190 68500 $342,800.00
576190 Contingency 68500 5,000.00
$347,800.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project supports and aligns with the City Council's goals and objectives to ensure our employees have appropriate resources and exemplify the Vision.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
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