April 11, 2006
SUBJECT: Award of Bid No. F0502-49 for One Aerial Lift Truck
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested for the award of a contract to Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon for one aerial lift truck for the Department of Public Works Fleet Maintenance Division.
BACKGROUND
The requested vehicle is a gas-powered cab and chassis upon which will be mounted a one-person aerial lift with a working height of approximately 35 feet. The vehicle will be used by City field crews to replace street signs, change street light bulbs, etc. It will replace a 1994 aerial life truck that is at the end of its useful life and is scheduled for replacement during this fiscal year.
DISCUSSION
Bid specifications were prepared by Fleet Maintenance and Purchasing staff. Invitation for Bids No. F0502-49 was advertised on the City’s internet site and broadcast to potential suppliers through the DemandStar by Onvia public procurement network.
Sealed bids were received and publicly opened on March 8, 2006. Two responsive bids were received.
|
Bidder |
Total Bid |
|
Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon |
$59,155.45 |
|
American Truck & Trailer Body Co., Inc., of Tracy |
$71,550.00 |
The bids shown above are for one aerial lift truck, including sales tax and delivery to the City’s Corporation Yard, as well as a 6/60 extended powertrain warranty. The Altec bid also includes a $5,000 trade-in allowance on the existing 1994 lift truck. American Truck & Trailer did not offer a trade-in allowance on the existing equipment.
Staff has determined that the aerial truck offered by Altec Industries, Inc., meets City specifications and recommends that a contract be awarded to Altec, the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
FISCAL IMPACT
Total cost to the City will be $59,156 for one aerial truck, including sales tax, delivery and extended powertrain warranty. Funds are available in Fleet Equipment Replacement Account No.020700.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that Council award a contract, in substantially the same form as the attached draft Purchase Order and in the amount of $59,156, to Altec Industries, Inc., for one aerial truck.
Elaine Wesely
Purchasing Officer
Reviewed by:
Mary J. Bradley
Director, Finance
Reviewed by:
Marvin Rose
Director, Public Works
Approved by:
Amy Chan
City Manager
Attachment
A. Draft Purchase Order(pdf)