Background:
AMKUS Rescue Systems (AMKUS) is the manufacturer of proprietary e-hydraulic and battery powered rescue tools and accessories. This innovative technology allows first responders to untether traditional practices and now work in emergent incidents, free from any hydraulic hoses and combustion engines. The system provides 200,000 lbs. of force to displace/cut metal materials to extricate victims involved in vehicle collisions and heavy machinery incidents. AMKUS tools are safer to handle, environmentally friendly, and perform on demand to serve our community interests during emergency incidents.
Matheny Motor Truck Company, Incorporated dba Matheny Fire & Emergency is currently the exclusive dealer and sole source for the sales and service of AMKUS Rescue Systems, and is responsible for installation, service, repair, maintenance and upgrading of products using only genuine AMKUS parts.
The Fire Rescue Department currently has a vehicle extrication kit on each Fire Engine; however, four are an older gas-powered Hurst model and only one is a newer AMKUS electric hydraulic rescue tool system. As part of the FY 2026 Budget process, funding was provided to replace one of the older models with a new AMKUS electric hydraulic vehicle extrication kit. To maintain operational consistency, standardization of equipment, and continuity in training and maintenance procedures, the Fire Rescue Department is requesting authorization to purchase this equipment one AMKUS electric hydraulic vehicle extrication kit to replace one of the older gas-powered models from the authorized sole source provider. We are also specifying the AMKUS electric hydraulic vehicle extrication kit in all new Fire Engine purchases to ensure operational consistency among equipment.
Pursuant to Section 5-173(c)(3) of the Code of the City of Sunrise, it is requested that the City Commission waive the City’s formal bidding requirement for the purchase of AMKUS service, repair, maintenance, and upgrading of products on an as needed basis from Matheny Motor Truck Company, Incorporated dba Matheny Fire & Emergency as the authorized sole source provider for the reasons set forth in the Resolution and this Agenda Item Request for budgeted purchases in the current fiscal year and for future purchases for three (3) years from the effective date of this Resolution that do not exceed budgeted funds.