DEPARTMENT: Finance
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Troy Elliott
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: Citywide
SUBJECT:
Purchase of SUV's and Van's
SUMMARY:
This ordinance authorizes acceptance of contracts with Ancira Motor Company, Grande Truck Center, Gunn Chevrolet LTD, Silsbee Ford and Caldwell Country Chevrolet to provide City departments with SUVs and Vans for a total cost of $685,437.38. Funding for this purchase is available from the Equipment Renewal and Replacement Fund (ERRF), Storm Water Fund, and Fleet Services Fund FY 2017 Adopted Budget.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Submitted for City Council consideration and action is the attached tabulation of six competitive bids to provide 29 SUV's and Vans for a total cost of $685,437.38. This equipment will be utilized by the Building & Equipment Services, Development Services, Finance, Metropolitan Heath District, Information Technology Services, Solid Waste Management, Transportation & Capital Improvements, and Visit SA.
The Invitation for Bid (IFB) was evaluated based on the published bid specifications. Item 1 is recommended for award to Ancira Motor Company, which is a local business. Therefore, application of the Local Preference Program was not required.
The bids for Item 2 submitted by Gunn Chevrolet LTD and Caldwell Country did not meet published bid specifications of a four wheel drive upgrade. In accordance with the Local Preference Program, Item 2 is recommended for award to Grande Truck Center which is a local business that is 2.54% higher in price than the non-local bid. The Local Preference Program award will result in an additional cost to the City of $4,597.25 for Item 2.
Item 5 is recommended for award to Ancira Motor Company which is a local business. Therefore, application of the Local Preference Program was not required.
Item 7 is recommended for award to Gunn Chevrolet LTD which is a local business. Therefore, application of the Local Preference Program was not required.
In accordance with th...
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