HomeMy WebLinkAbout1997-10-15 - AGENDA REPORTS - AWARD OF 15 PASSENGER VAN (2)CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENTCALENDAR
DATE: October 15, 1997
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
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Barbara Boswell
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FULL-SIZED
15 -PASSENGER VAN
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
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City Council award contract to Galpin Ford in the amount of $25,713.76 for the purchase of a
full-sized 15 -passenger van as specified in Bid No. PR -97-98-0 1, including selected options from
Account No. 7481-8610; and approve a budget transfer in the amount of $250 from Account No.
5120-7481 to Account No. 7481-8610.
The Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department was provided funds in the
FY 97/98 budget for the purchase of a full-sized 15 -passenger van to support Community
Services projects. The van will be used for a variety of requirements such as transportation
from elementary schools to the Community Center for after school programs, transporting
groups to participate in Community Services projects and teen volunteers in Human Relations
forums. A notice inviting bids was sent to Bidnet, Chamber of Commerce, Valencia Industrial
Association and advertised in the local papers. Bid packages were sent to ten dealers who
responded to the notice, and four responses were received. Of the local dealers, only Magic Ford
requested a bid package, although they did not return a bid. On August 21, 1997, the sealed
bids were opened and read by the City Clerk, and the results of the bids with selected options
included are shown below.
Vendor Location Bid
Galpin Ford Sepulveda $25,713.76
Bob Beaty Ford Simi Valley $27,002.96
Reynolds Buick GMC West Covina $27,708.75
Wondries Ford Alhambra $28,217.53
Staff has reviewed the bid responses and determined Galpin Ford to be the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder.
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PURCHASE OF FULL-SIZED VAN
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Other direction as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure in the amount of $25,500 have been budgeted in Account
No. 7481-8610. A budget transfer to cover the balance is being requested.
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