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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: January 12, 2006
Recommendation:
By minute motion: Award the purchase for a flatbed truck (Ford F-550), to Moss
Bros. Ford, 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
Fritz Ford, Riverside
Raceway Ford, Riverside
Fairview Ford, San Bernardino
Kearny Mesa Ford, San Diego
Fiesta Ford/Lincoln Mercury, Indio
$32,066.37
$32,223.04
$32, 398.66
$33,917.55
$34,491.17
$35,484.63
This vehicle is being purchased to tow the new vacuum excavator and carry the
necessary tools and supplies that is used to pothole for utilities, clean storm drains,
catch basins and drywells. The tow vehicle requires a specific weight rating to
accommodate the vacuum excavator's loaded weight, and the Ford F-550 chassis and
suspension meets all necessary requirements.
A search and review of the Clean Cities Fleet Buyers Guide, and other available
resources was completed. Comparable vehicle types with alternative fuel vehicle
systems were not available to purchase at this time.
Award of Bid for the Purchase of Ford F-550 Flatbed Truck
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January 12, 2006
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.
Funds are available in account 110-4310-433-4045.
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