HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998-11-24 - AGENDA REPORTS - PURCHASE HEAVY DUTY TRUCK (2)AGENDA REPORT .
City Manager Approval:
Item to be presented by:
CONSENT CALENDAR
DATE: November 24, 1998
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF ONE HEAVY DUTY TRUCK
DEPARTMENT: Administrative Services
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Barbara Boswell
City Council reject all bids and direct Staff to revise specifications appropriately to
purchase a vehicle within the budget.
BACKGROUND
The City Council approved funds in the FY 98/99 budget for the purchase of one heavy duty
dump stake truck. A notice inviting bids was sent to Bidnet, Chamber of Commerce,
Valencia .Industrial Association and advertised in the local newspapers. Additionally,
copies of the bid packages were hand delivered to the Fleet Managers of Terry York
Chevrolet, Valencia Dodge, Magic Ford and Parkway GMC in an effort to increase the
participation of local vendors. Bid packages were delivered to 14 other dealers who
responded to the notice. A total of 4 responses were received. On November 5, 1998, the
sealed bids were opened and read by the City Clerk, and the results of the bids with
selected alternatives are shown below.
Vendor
Sterling Truck Sales
Boerner Truck Center
Gunderson Chevrolet
Autoline
Location Bid
Los Angeles
(no bid)
Pacoima
$62,301.95
El Monte
$64,140.29
Santa Clarita
$71,183.72
The lowest bid exceeds available budget by $17,301.95. Staff has reviewed the bid
responses and has determined it is in the best interests of the City to revise the
specifications and re -advertise for bids.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
L Award the bid to Boerner Truck Center and appropriate additional funds to account
number 7330-8615 in the amount of $ 17,302 from City Council contingency account
number 1240-7401.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact for the recommended action.