From
Donna Peterson
Title
Purchase of a 2013 3-ton truck from ATC Freightliner dba/Fort Worth Freightliner for $105,960.22
Presenter
Ron McCuller, Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The current Water Utilities Operating Fund has budgeted sufficient funds to purchase a 3-ton truck with a Utility body and a built-in air compressor unit for operation of air tools. The truck is to be used for carrying personnel, equipment and supplies pulling a trailer loader with a backhoe tractor for Water and Wastewater lines maintenance and repairs. This is an upgrade from our usual 2-1/2 ton truck purchases which were being overworked and overloaded.
Bids were sent to 295 vendors and 2 were received; 1 from Southwest International Truck and 1 from Fort Worth Freightliner. There were no bids received from Grand Prairie vendors. The low bid received from Fort Worth Freightliner meets specifications and is recommended for award.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in FY 2012/2013 Water/Wastewater fund 361111-68320, Autos & Trucks in the amount of $105,960.22.