Item - 2021.GL25.7

The General Government and Licensing Committee recommends that:  

1. City Council, in accordance with Section 195-7.3(D) of Municipal Code Chapter 195 (Purchasing), authorize the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive agreement with Darch Fire Incorporated for a five (5) year term, for the supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts for Toronto Fire Services' Bronto and E-One model firefighting apparatus aerial devices in the amount of $653,814, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($665,321, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), on the terms and conditions satisfactory to the Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services, and in a form acceptable to the City Solicitor.

The purpose of this report is to seek City Council authority for the Acting Fire Chief and General Manager, Toronto Fire Services to negotiate and enter into a non-competitive contract with Darch Fire Incorporated ("Darch Fire") for the supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacture parts and warranties for Toronto Fire Services' Bronto and E-One model firefighting apparatus in the amount of $653,814, net of Harmonized Sales Tax ($665,321, net of Harmonized Sales Tax recoveries), for a five (5) year period, commencing on January 1, 2022 and ending December 31, 2026.

Darch Fire is the exclusive supplier of Original Equipment Manufacturer heavy vehicle parts for Bronto and E-One in Ontario. In addition, this supplier provides exclusive warranty for these parts. Toronto Fire Services is seeking to set in place a five (5) year non-competitive contract with Darch Fire to ensure uninterrupted supply and delivery of Original Equipment Manufacturer parts for Bronto and E-One front-line heavy fleet firefighting apparatus.