Approval is requested for the award of a contract to Mission Valley Ford, a division of Sterling Truck Sales, Inc., of San Jose, for one asphalt patch truck for the Department of Public Works Fleet Maintenance Division.

The requested vehicle will replace an asphalt patch truck that is on the FY 1999/2000 replacement schedule and is beginning to show signs of mechanical stress with the potential for major component failure.

Fleet Maintenance and Purchasing staff prepared bid specifications, and Invitation for Bids #F9910-35 was made available to seven vendors known to provide asphalt patch trucks.

Three bids were received:

*Bid pricing includes sales tax and delivery to the Sunnyvale Corporation Yard and a 36 month/50,000 mile warranty.

Staff recommends acceptance of the low bid.

Total cost to the City will be $105,151. Funds are available in Public Works Account #20700-5135.

It is recommended that Council award a contract in the amount of $105,151 to Mission Valley Ford, a division of Sterling Truck Sales, Inc., of San Jose 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 A. Rose
Director of Public Works

Approved by:

Robert S. LaSala
City Manager