HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-05-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - CONTR TO PURCHASE TWO TRUCKS (2)AGENDA REPORT
City Manager Approval:
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Item to be presented by: Barbara
Boswell
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: May 12,1998
SUBJECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO TRUCKS
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Award the contract to Fuller Ford in the amount of $50,862.34 for the purchase of two trucks
as specified in Bid # PS -97-98-16 from Account No. 5600-8615 for $28,648.36 and Account No.
7330-8615 for $22,213.98 and approve budget transfer of $3,648.36 from Account No. 5600-7011
to Account No. 5600-8615.
BACKGROUND
The City Council authorized funds in the FY 97/98 budget for the purchase for two new trucks
for Urban Forestry and Building Maintenance. On March 4, 1998 the City advertised a notice
inviting bids for the purchase of two trucks. The notice was provided to Bidnet, Chamber of
Commerce, -Valencia Industrial Association and 27 vendors, including the local dealers. Nine
vendors requested bid packages, of which, none were local dealers. On April 21, 1998 the bid
responses were opened by the City Clerk and the results are shown below.
Vendor
Fuller Ford
Bob Beaty Ford
Location
Chula Vista
Simi Valley
$ 50,862.34
$ 51,301.00
Staff has reviewed the bid responses and determined Fuller Ford to be the lowest responsive
and responsible bidder.
ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS
Other action as determined by Council.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure in the amount of $47,213.98 have been budgeted in Account No.
5600-8615 for $25,000 and Account No. 7330-8615 for $22,213.98. A budget transfer of
$3,648.36 from Account No. 5600-7011 to Account No. 5600-8615 is being requested to cover the
balance.
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