HomeMy WebLinkAboutPurchase - 3/4-ton Cargo VanCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Award of Bid for the Purchase of One Three -Quarter -Ton
Cargo Van
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
VENDOR:
Fairview Ford
292 North G Street
San Bernardino, CA 92412
DATE: September 14, 2006
Recommendation:
By minute motion, award the purchase of one three -quarter -ton cargo van (Ford
E-250) to Fairview Ford of San Bernardino, California in the amount of
$15,842.61.
Discussion:
On August 15, 2006, sealed bids were opened for the purchase of one three -quarter -ton
cargo van, with the following bids received:
Fairview Ford, San Bernardino, CA
Raceway Ford, Riverside, CA
Palm Springs Motors, Cathedral City, CA
Moss Bros. Ford, Colton, CA
Fiesta Ford, Indio, CA
$15,842.61
$16,049.49
$16,616.26
$17,485.98
$17,948.05
The City's Building Maintenance staff currently use a 1992 Aerostar minivan and a 1994
Chevy flatbed truck to transport and deliver items to and from the various locations they
service. Both of these vehicles are over ten years old and are considered "salvaged"
vehicles; their state of deterioration is such that neither vehicle is worth investing
monies in to repair.
The Building Maintenance Department budgeted and determined the need for a vehicle
that can effectively and safely transport and deliver items to and from the various
locations they service. The three -quarter -ton Ford E-250 cargo van will accommodate
these needs. This new vehicle will be an addition to the City's current fleet.
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The invitation to bidders was written to give the bidder the option to bid for an alternative
fuel vehicle (bi-fuel, CNG or propane), provided that local service facilities are available.
All bids received were for a gas -powered vehicle. Alternative fuel vehicles in this
category are not available.
Public Works staff has reviewed the bid proposals and recommends the award of
purchase to Fairview Ford. Funds are available in the building capital outlay account
No. 530-4195-415-4030.
Prepared By: Department He
arlos Her andez
Maintenan e Services Manager
Approval:
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Homer Croy
City Manager
Carlos L. Ortega
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Mark Greeriwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Finance Director
Paul Gibson
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