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Regular ■ i DRAFT ® e 37 City Attorney Squires reviewed the bidding requirements to be followed, noting that fire trucks were bid in somewhat differently due to their highly specialized nature;, but assured Mayor Kysylyczyn and Councilmembers that in his review of the bidding process and specifications, he found the process in order. Mr. Squires further noted that it was common practice for municipalities to prepare specifications after an investigation, or in this case personal site visit, of industry features; and he had reviewed the specifications to determine that they were broad enough to ensure a full and fair opportunity for multiple bids, were consistent with law, that advertising was consistent with bid law, and had observed that specifications had been sent to at least six vendors; and whether they chose to bid or not was their prerogative. Mayor Kysylyczyn still questioned the perception that the Fire Department had only looked at one vehicle, at one vendor. Assistant Fire Chief Tim O'Neill was present to address Mayor Kysylyczyn's concerns; noting that the Department's immediate need of a replacement vehicle, and having time for the typical practice of building a truck from ground up, they needed to make a determination that there were vendors available who could provide a truck that would meet the Department's needs in a short timeframe; and assured that they had adhered to requirements of the bidding process. Mr. O'Neill advised that the Department had attempted to provide due diligence in researching appropriate specifications. Further discussion included the comprehensiveness of the approximate 70 pages of specifications; the Mayor's discomfort with his perception of the process; the Department's intent; and trade -in value of the two existing units. Klausing moved, Maschka seconded, acceptance of the bid