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CITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Award of Bid for the Purchase of a Ford F-550 Flatbed Truck
SUBMITTED BY: Carlos Hernandez, Street Maintenance Supervisor
VENDOR: Moss Bros. Ford
1900 W. Valley Blvd.
Colton, CA 92324
DATE: December 8, 2005
Recommendation:
By minute motion, award the purchase for a flatbed truck (Ford F-550), to Moss
Bros. Ford of Colton, California in the amount of $32,066.37
Discussion:
On November 15, 2005, sealed bids were opened for the purchase of a flatbed truck Ford F-
550, with the following proposals received:
Moss Bros. Ford, Colton $32,066.37
Fritz Ford, Riverside $32,223.04
Raceway Ford, Riverside $32,398.66
Fairview Ford, San Bernardino $33,917.55
Kearny Mesa Ford, San Diego $34,491.17
Fiesta Ford/Lincoln Mercury, Indio $35,484.63
After reviewing the proposals, Public Works staff recommends the award of purchase to Moss
Bros. Ford. The purchase of this vehicle was included in the current year budget and is used to
tow the new vacuum excavator. Funds are available in account 110-4310-433-4045. The
fiscal year 05-06 cost budget estimate was $42,000.
Submitted By: Department Head:
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Carlos Hernandez Michael Errante
Street Maintenance Supervisor Director of Public Works
Approval:
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ACM for Development Services Finance Director
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City Manager TB/dhl