From
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Title
Purchase of four (4) 18-passenger transit buses from Alliance Bus Sales for the Grand Connection in the total amount of $249,800
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 2017 Project Grant Agreements, and are reimbursable by the Federal Transit Authority (FTA).
Notice to Bid # 17113 was advertised in the Fort Worth Star Telegram, the State's Electronic Business Daily, Bid Sync and distributed to 90 vendors. 27 vendors viewed this bid through Bid Sync. Three bids were received as shown below; there were no bids received from Grand Prairie vendors. Staff reviewed the bids for completeness and compliance with the specification. Alliance Bus Sales meets the specification and is recommended for award.
Company Bid Total
Alliance Bus Sales $249,800
Rush Bus Centers $265,876
Master's Transportation $276,772
Financial Consideration
Funding in the amount of $249,800 is available as follows:
1. $89,800 is available in Grant Fund (300592), 68016002 (FY14 Grand Connection Capital) 68320 (Other Vehicles)
2. $160,000 is available in Grant Fund (300592), 68017002 (FY16 Grand Connection Capital) 68320 (Other Vehicles)