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RTC #99-085

March 2, 1999

 

SUBJECT: Award of Bid #F9901-48 for Fleet Vehicles (RTC #99-085)

REPORT IN BRIEF

Approval is requested for the award of a contract to S & C Ford of San Francisco for one compact pickup truck, one full size cargo van and ten full-size pickup trucks for the Public Works Department Fleet Maintenance Division.

BACKGROUND

The new vehicles will replace twelve existing vehicles which are experiencing significant downtime and high maintenance costs and which are on the FY 1999/2000 replacement schedule. All vehicles are used regularly to transport personnel and material on City streets and highways.

DISCUSSION

Bid specifications were prepared by Public Works and Purchasing staff; and Invitation for Bids #F9901-48 was distributed to twenty dealers, ten of which are Sunnyvale firms.

Three bids were received:

Vendor

Total Cost

S & C Ford of San Francisco

$236,926

Harry Marx Chevrolet of Gilroy

$243,559
Courtesy Chevrolet of San Jose $247,081

Bid pricing includes sales tax, delivery to the Sunnyvale Corporation Yard and a 60,000/72-month warranty.

Staff recommends award of contract to the low bidder.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

Total cost to the City will be $236,926 (including tax). Funds are available in Public Works Fleet Maintenance Account #020700-5135.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that Council award a contract in the amount of $236,926 to S & C Ford of San Francisco for twelve vehicles- and authorize the Purchasing Officer to issue a purchase order to that effect.

 

 

 

 

Prepared by:

 

Elaine Wesely
Purchasing Officer

 

 

Reviewed by:

 

Mary Bradley
Director of Finance

 

 

Reviewed by:

 

Marvin Rose
Director of Public Works

 

 

Approved by:

 

Robert S. LaSala
City Manager

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