This program – the first of its kind in Massachusetts – is FCAM’s answer to a question that has been asked by local officials for decades: “Why can’t fire apparatus be standardized to simplify the purchasing process and lower the cost? This program does that and more. By procuring contracts with multiple vendors that are available to the more than 320 member municipalities of FCAM, the potential for sales attracted several high quality manufacturers who sharpened their pencils in offering an array of non-custom features at very competitive prices.
YES … if your Fire Chief is a member of FCAM. They need only contact MAPC today. If they are not, please click here to learn more about FCAM membership.
YES…In FY2011, the first year of the program, 10 departments bought 12 engines. The program’s pricing, the choices offered, the significantly shortened delivery time and the simplicity of making such important purchases has stimulated sales. Through December 2011, another 12 engines and 1 aerial were purchased.
It’s as simple as 1-2-3-4-5…
- Go to FCAM.mapc.org to view all available apparatus, features, options, specifications, photos, contracts and pricing.
- Get a sense of what features, quality levels and pricing suit your needs and budget.
- Contact a vendor for a quote.
- Send the quotes to MAPC for price verification.
- Issue a purchase order
YES…There is the price of membership, which comes with the full member benefits of FCAM. There is also a fee based on the price of the apparatus you buy that pays for the services provided by MAPC. A portion of the fee helps FCAM fund programs that benefit its members.
Visit the MAPC Website for more information.
Contracts for ambulances, rescues and specialty equipment are due in 2012.
MAPC serves as the collective purchasing “lead municipality” for FCAM to perform the c.30B compliant procurements that make this program possible. MAPC is proud to partner with FCAM to provide its members with the quality, price and configuration choices afforded through this pioneering collaborative program designed to save time and money and deliver outcomes that benefit FCAM members’ communities, many of which are in the MAPC region.
MAPC, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council is the regional planning agency that serves the people who live and work in the 101 cities and towns of Metropolitan Boston.
We work toward sound municipal management, sustainable land use planning, protection of natural resources, efficient and affordable transportation, a diverse housing stock, public safety, an informed public, and equity and opportunity among people of all backgrounds.
MAPC is governed by representatives form each city and town in our region, gubernatorial appointees, and designees of major public agencies. Once of our core functions is to serve as a resource and partner to the region’s municipalities.