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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: November 3, 2025 Report Number: FSD-037-25
Authored By: Mandy Chong, Manager, Procurement
Submitted By: Trevor Pinn, Deputy CAO/Treasurer, Finance and Technology
Reviewed By: Mary-Anne Dempster, CAO
By-law Number: Resolution Number:
File Number: CL2024-41 (Multi-Year)
Report Subject: Supply and Deliver One Pumper Truck – Due to Collision
Recommendations:
1.That Report FSD-037-25, and any related delegations or communication items, be
received;
2.That Darch Fire Inc. with a total bid amount of $1,801,783.86 (Net HST) be awarded
the contract for the Supply and Delivery of One Pumper Truck – Due to Collision
under CL2024-41 (Multi-Year);
3.That the total estimated funds required for this project in the amount of
$1,802,063.86 (Net HST) exceeds the approved budget, and includes $1,801,783.86
(Net HST) for the pumper truck, and other costs such as GPS in the amount of
$280.00 (Net HST) be funded by the Municipality as provided;
4.That all interested parties listed in Report FSD-037-25, be advised of Council’s
decision.
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Report Overview
To request authorization from Council to award the supply and delivery of one pumper truck
due to collision under CL2024-41 (multi-year contract).
1. Background
1.1 This report is requesting Council approval for an award that exceeds the approved
budget by 10% in accordance with Council Policy 104, Financial Control, Section
5.16.1.
1.2 Under Tender CL2024-41, a multi-year contract was awarded to Darch Fire Inc. for the
Supply and Delivery of One Pumper Truck and included the provision for the supply and
delivery of future pumper trucks for up to a five-year term. This purchase falls within the
first year of the term order contract which was approved under report PD-004-25.
1.3 The Public Works Division has identified the urgent need for a replacement pumper
truck due to a recent collision involving the existing vehicle.
1.4 Pumper truck specifications were prepared by the Public Works Division and provided to
the Procurement Services Division.
1.5 The Procurement Services Division requested a quote from Darch Fire Inc.
2. Analysis
2.1 The quote was reviewed by the Procurement Services Division and forwarded to the
Public Works Division for their review and consideration.
2.2 At this time, the insurance adjustor has not made a decision regarding coverage;
however, it is assumed that the damaged unit will not be repaired. Given the critical
importance of this vehicle to emergency response operations and the extended time
required to manufacture a new pumper truck, it is recommended to proceed with the
acquisition of a replacement unit without delay to ensure continuity of emergency
services.
2.3 After review and analysis by the Public Works Division and the Procurement Services
Division, it was mutually agreed that Darch Fire Inc. be recommended for the award of
one pumper truck due to collision, under tender CL2024-41 (multi-year).
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3. Financial Considerations
3.1 The cost to supply and deliver one pumper truck due to collision was unforeseen and
not included in the approved budget allocation. Funding for the replacement in the
amount of $1,802,063.86 (Net HST) will be drawn from the Rate Stabilization Reserve
Fund. Should any reimbursement be received from insurance, those funds will be
returned to Rate Stabilization Reserve Fund.
Description Account Number Amount
Replace Damaged Pumper Truck –
Non-Budgeted 110-36-388-82812-7401 $1,802,063.86
4. Strategic Plan
Not applicable.
5. Climate Change
Electric or hybrid pumper trucks that meet the Municipality’s specification requirements
are not available on the market.
6. Concurrence
This report has been reviewed by the Deputy CAO, Public Services and the Director of
Public Works who concur with the recommendations.
7. Conclusion
It is respectfully recommended that Darch Fire be awarded the contract for Supply and
Delivery of One Pumper Truck – due to collision in accordance with the terms and
conditions of CL2024-41 (Multi-Year).
Staff Contact: Mandy Chong, Manager, Procurement, 905-623-3379 Ext 2209 or
mchong@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Not applicable.
Interested Parties:
List of Interested Parties available from Department.