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Contract Fire Truck Pumper State Purchase Attachment

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PROPOSAL

TO THE:

North Olmsted Fire Department
Attn: Chief Edward Schepp
24291 Lorain Rd.

North Olmsted, OH 44070

DATE: April 29, 2023

We hereby propose and agree to furnish the following firefighting equipment upon your
acceptance of this proposal:

One Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Pumpel..........scccseeeeseeseeeeeseees 9903,474.37*
*Pricing is based on State of Ohio Bid Term

*Final Payment due at delivery

The unit shall be manufactured completely in accordance to the following proposal and
delivered in approximately 38-44 months from the date of the contract signing or purchase
order, subject to delays from all causes beyond our control.

This proposal shall be valid until June 1, 2023.. If the contract or purchase order is not
received within this proposed duration, we reserve the right to extend, withdraw, or modify
our proposal, including pricing, delivery times, and prepayment discounts as applicable.

Should any changes be required as mandated by NFPA, EPA, or other Federal, State or Local
Governments, or changes due to part availability or vendor relationships, such changes shall
be documented on a change order and purchaser shall be responsible for additional charges
as applicable. These may include but are not limited to changes that affect the major
vendors of the fire apparatus industry such as pump manufacturer, seat manufacturer,
electrical power supplies (generators) and powertrain (engine & transmission).

Respectfully submitted,

he he Hérb Fire

Herb Fire Equipment
Authorized Representative
Sutphen Corporation

SUTPHEN CORPORATION
6450 Eiterman Road | Dublin, OH 43016 | 1-800-848-5860

S SUTPHEN

PURCHASE AGREEMENT

FOR SUTPHEN FIRE APPARATUS

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ,20___byand
between SUTPHEN CORPORATION of Dublin, Ohio, hereinafter called "SUTPHEN" and

the North Olmsted Fire Department of North Olmsted Ohio , hereinafter called
"PURCHASER",
WITNESSETH:

1. PURCHASE: Purchaser hereby agrees to buy and Sutphen hereby agrees to sell

and furnish to Purchaser the apparatus and equipment according to the Sutphen
Proposal attached hereto and made a part hereof, and to deliver the same as
hereinafter provided.

PURCHASE PRICE: Purchaser agrees to pay for said apparatus and equipment
the total purchase price of Nine hundred & three thousand, Four hundred & seventy-four & 37/100

($903,474.37 ) payable in full upon delivery.

Changes to National Fire Protection Association (“NFPA”), Environmental Protection
Agency (“EPA”) or changes legislated by Federal, State or Local Governments or
changes in part availability or vendor relationships that impact the cost to
manufacture the truck may also incur additional charges which shall be borne by the
purchaser. These may include but are not limited to changes that affect the major
vendors of the fire apparatus industry such as pump manufacturer, seat
manufacturer, electrical power supplies (generators) and powertrain (engine &
transmission). Any such changes shall be memorialized by a signed change order
executed by both Sutphen and Purchaser.

Sutphen shall provide written notice to Purchaser as soon as it reasonably believes
any provision may be invoked. Sutphen shall provide, upon written request,
documentation of such changes and increases.

DELIVERY: The apparatus and equipment being purchased hereunder shall be
delivered to Purchaser at Sutphen factory within
approximately 38-44 months after the receipt and acceptance of this
agreement at Sutphen’s office, provided that such delivery date shall be
automatically extended for delays beyond Sutphen’s control, including, without
limitation, strikes, labor disputes, riots, civil unrest, pandemics, war or other military
actions, sabotage, government regulations or controls, fire or other casualty, or
inability to obtain materials or services.

SUTPHEN WARRANTIES: Sutphen warrants the apparatus purchased here under
as set forth in the warranty included with bid proposal.

TESTING SHORTAGES: The apparatus shall be tested per NFPA #1901 at
Sutphen's manufacturing facility. Purchaser agrees that the apparatus and
equipment being purchased hereunder will not be driven or used in any manner until
it is paid for in full, provided, however, that if there are any minor shortages,
Purchaser may withhold a sum equivalent to the retail purchase price of any
equipment shortages at the time of delivery and may use the apparatus and
equipment during this period.

DEFAULT: In the case of any default in payment hereunder or in the payment on
any notes, negotiable paper, obligations or other instruments issued by Purchaser,
Sutphen may take full possession of the apparatus and equipment or of the piece or
pieces upon which default has been made, and any payments that have been made
theretofore shall be applied as rent in full for the use of the apparatus and
equipment up to the date of taking possession by Sutphen.

PURCHASER WARRANTIES: With the signing of this agreement, Purchaser
warrants that it has the full power and legal authority to enter into this agreement
and guarantees that funds for its purchase are available or in the process of
collection.

ACCEPTANCE: This agreement shall not be binding until it is signed and approved
by an officer of the Sutphen Corporation.

TAXES, ETC.: The purchase price provided for herein does not include any federal,
state or local sales tax, duties, imposts, revenues, excise or other taxes which may
hereafter be imposed by governmental authority or otherwise and which are made
applicable to the apparatus or equipment covered by the agreement. In the event
that any such taxes are subsequently imposed and become applicable, the
purchase price herein shall be increased by the amount of such taxes and such sum
shall be immediately paid by Purchaser to Sutphen. To the extent applicable, the
prices and deliveries set forth herein are subject to the Defense Production Act.

10.INSURANCE: Sutphen shall provide insurance insuring the apparatus and

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equipment against loss by fire, theft or collision and insuring against property
damage and personal injury through the three (3) day delivery period.

GENERAL: This agreement and the Sutphen proposal provided herein take
precedence over all previous negotiations, oral or written, and no representations or
warranties are applicable except as specifically contained in this agreement or in the
Sutphen proposal attached hereto. No alteration, modification, amendment or
change of this Agreement shall be binding unless executed in writing by the parties.
No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be deemed a waiver of
any other provision, whether or not similar, nor shall any waiver constitute a
continuing waiver.

This Agreement shall be governed and controlled as to interpretation, enforcement, validity,
construction, effect and in all other respects by the laws, statutes and decisions of the State
of Ohio. Exclusive jurisdiction and venue for any litigation at all related to this Agreement,
directly or indirectly, based upon contract, tort, or other theory of law, shall lie in the
Franklin County Court of Common Pleas, Columbus, Ohio, and the parties hereto consent
and submit to the general jurisdiction of this court. All of the terms and provisions of this
Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of and be enforceable by
Sutphen, Purchaser, their successors and assigns.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this agreement to be duly
executed and attested by its duly authorized representatives, effective as of the date below
when accepted at Sutphen Corporations offices.

SUTPHEN CORPORATION PURCHASER
By THE North Olmsted Fire Department
Sales Representative
By
Accepted at office Title
SUTPHEN CORPORATION
6450 Eiterman Road Date
Dublin, Ohio 43016
By By
Title Title
Date Date

Rev. 02/28/23

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[2023-67 Contract Fire Truck Pumper State Purchase.pdf]
CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED 
ORDINANCE NO. 2023 - 67 
 
By: Mayor Jones  
 
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO PURCHASE A HEAVY 
DUTY CUSTOM PUMPER FIRETRUCK FROM SUTPHEN CORP. FOR 
THE NORTH OLMSTED FIRE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH THE STATE 
PURCHASE PROGRAM, AT A COST OF $903,474.37 AND DECLARING 
AN EMERGENCY. 
 
 
WHEREAS, the Fire Chief and the Director of Public Safety have recommended that the 
City of North Olmsted purchase a Heavy Duty Custom Pumper Firetruck to be deployed by the 
Fire Department; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, Council has, by separate legislation, addressed the costs and appropriations 
for this purchase, which is authorized without public bidding through the State Purchase 
Program; and 
 
 
WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to authorize the Mayor to purchase the vehicle 
from Sutphen Corporation at a cost of $903,474.37 and to further authorize the Mayor to execute 
all contract documents. 
 
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF 
NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA, AND STATE OF OHIO: 
 
SECTION 1: That the Mayor be and she is hereby authorized to purchase through the 
State Purchase Program, which was established by R.C. Section 125.04, and which the City is 
authorized to participate in pursuant to the City Charter and Resolution No. 87-6, one Sutphen 
Heavy Duty Custom Pumper Firetruck for the Fire Department from Sutphen Corporation, as 
detailed in the Proposal and Purchase Agreement attached as Exhibit A, at a cost of $903,474.37, 
and the Mayor is further authorized to execute additional contract documents, as may be 
necessary, the legal form for which shall be subject to review by the Director of Law.  
 
SECTION 2: That this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure 
immediately necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare, and for the 
further reason that it is necessary that this legislation be effective immediately so that the 
purchase price can be accepted and the order placed without increase, and further provided it 
receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of Council, it shall take effect and be 
in force immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. 
 
PASSED: ________________________ 
 
First Reading:    _______________ 
Second Reading: _______________ 
Third Reading:   _______________ 
Committee:  __________________

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ATTEST: 
 
_______________________________ 
 
__________________________ 
BEATRICE TAYLOR  
 
 
 
LOUIS J. BROSSARD  
Clerk of Council 
 
 
 
 
President of Council 
 
APPROVED: _____________________ 
 
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:  
 
_______________________________ 
 
/s/ Michael R. Gareau, Jr.     ______ 
MAYOR NICOLE DAILEY JONES   
 
MICHAEL R. GAREAU, JR. 
Director of Law
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