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AGENDA ITEM <br />Date: September 22, 2025 <br />Item: 6 <br />Title: Purchase Capital Equipment - Change Order - Brush/Medical Response <br />Utility Vehicle <br />Presenter: Shea Chwialkowski, Interm Fire Chief <br />Section: Consent Agenda <br />Purpose: <br />The purpose of this item is to approve additional charges associated with the Brush/Medical <br />Response Utility vehicle ordered in 2024. These charges reflect pre -construction changes approved <br />during the design phase to ensure the vehicle meets the operational needs of the Orono Fire <br />Department and the future merged Fire Department. <br />2. Background: <br />In 2024, the City Council approved the purchase of a Brush/Medical Response Utility vehicle, <br />including its base vehicle and outfitting. During pre -construction, design adjustments were <br />identified and later approved to improve functionality, durability, and fleet standardization. The <br />vehicle is scheduled for delivery in the coming weeks, with the additional charges now due. <br />3. Scope: <br />The modifications include: <br />• Adjustments to exterior finishes <br />• Equipment adjustments <br />• Enhanced functionality through reconfiguration of the hose reel and compartments <br />These changes were necessary to optimize the vehicle for the Department's operational <br />requirements and long-term maintenance efficiency. <br />4. Cost: <br />$9,754.00 <br />5. Funding: <br />The funding source for this change order will be the Fire Capital Fund. The original cost of the <br />utility vehicle is on a 5-year lease. <br />6. Staff Recommendation: <br />Staff recommends approval of the change order in the amount of $9,754 to Fire Safety USA for <br />the Brush/Medical Response Utility vehicle. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve payment of $9,754 to Fire Safety USA for the Brush/Medical Response Utility <br />vehicle pre -construction changes. <br />Exhibits <br />A. Orono CET Pre -Construction Changes <br />60 <br />