From
Angi Mize
Title
Purchase of five Half Ton Pickups from Randall Reed's Prestige Ford in the amount of $88,500
Presenter
Marty Davis, Purchasing Manager
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
These vehicles will either replace existing vehicles in the fleet or add to the fleet according to the city replacement schedule. The purchase of the vehicles was included in the FY 2012/2013 Approved Operating Budgets. Three (3) half ton pickups will replace a 2001 pickup for Code, a 1998 sedan for Revenue and a 2003 pickup for Lynn Creek Park. Two (2) will be additions to fleet for Patrol and Transportation.
Bid # 13019 2013 Half Ton Trucks - A notice to bidders was distributed to 282 vendors, two are Grand Prairie vendors. Two bids were received and opened on November 20, 2012, including one from a Grand Prairie vendor.
The bid from Randall Reeds Prestige Ford ($88,500) meets all specifications and is recommended for award. The bid from the Grand Prairie vendor did not meet the Local Preference Rule.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the vehicles in the amount of $88,500 is provided as follows:
1. $572,495 is available in the General Fund (281210-68320) Police Patrol
2. $38,000 is available in the General Fund (231110-68320) Code
3. $17,700 is available in the General Fund (315410-68320) Lynn Creek Park
4. $17,700 is available in the Water/Wastewater Fund (361010-68320) Revenue
5. $20,000 is available in the Capital Reserve Fund (402590-01309703-68320) Transportation