From
Anda Upchurch
Title
Purchase of seven (7) new 18-passenger para-transit buses for $80,771 each, from Creative Bus Sales, Inc., respectively for a combined total of $565,397
Presenter
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The buses will be used in the Grand Connection Transit Operations as replacements for older vehicles, which will be sold at auction. The transit vehicle replacements will be made through the Federal Elderly Individuals and Individuals with Disabilities Fiscal Year 2021 Project Grant Agreements and are reimbursed by the Federal Transit Authority (FTA).
Request for Proposals # 21002 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram and Public Purchase; it was distributed to 40 vendors including 2 Grand Prairie vendors and 31 HUBs. One proposal was received as shown on attachment A.
The award was based on best value criteria set up in the specification, including price, the extent to which the buses meet the City’s needs, warranty terms, and delivery time frame as listed in the specification.
The proposal submitted by Creative Bus Sales, Inc. meets specifications and is recommended for award.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the following accounts totaling $565,397:
1. $185,000 is available in Grant Fund (300592), 68018002 (FY18 Grand Connection Capital) 68320 (Other Vehicles)
2. $150,648 is available in Grant Fund (300592), 68019002 (FY19 Grand Connection Capital) 68320 (Other Vehicles)
3. $229,749 is available in Grant Fund (300592), 68020002 (FY20 Grand Connection Capital) 68320 (Other Vehicles)