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CITY OF COLTON AGENDA REPORT For the City Council Meeting of May 4, 1999 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL: HENRY T. GARCIA, CITY MANAGER FROM: DILU DEALWIS, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR SUBJECT: AWARD OF BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF A VAN FOR THE WASTEWATER DIVISION OF THE UTILITY DEPARTMENT TO ROBERT LOUD FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $33,941.25. DATE: APRIL 22, 1999 BACKGROUND The Wastewater and Stormwater Divisions of the Utility Department routinely video tape the conditions in the City's sewers, laterals, and storm drains. The Wastewater Division has a need for a commercial "cut - a -way" van to house and support the sophisticated equipment used to perform this function. DISCUSSION/ANALYSIS: The Purchasing Division solicited sealed bids for this requirement on March 30, 1999. Bid packages were mailed to eleven qualified vendors. Bid opening was held at 2:00 p.m., April 21, 1999, at the City Hall Conference Room. Three bids were received and evaluated. A Bid Analysis is attached showing the price and delivery dates quoted by each vendor. All three bidders had exceptions to some of the specifications listed in the bid packages. The low bidder, Crest Chevrolet, did not meet several significant specifications of the vehicle. The exceptions noted by the two remaining bidders, Robert Loud and Fairview Ford more closely align with the required specifications and are acceptable for the intended use of the vehicle. Staff is recommending award be made to the second lowest bidder. ALTERNATIVES: Kane F I NANCIAL _>'IilC1CT: ,The CRy`.Council approved funds for this van in the 1998-99 budget. Funds are available in Account No. 52-2=8200-8200-4910 ($16,646.35) and 722-8200-8215-4910 ($17,294.90). ,;IMENDATION: Staff recommends award of bid for the purchase of a van for the Wastewater Division to Robert Loud Ford in the Amount of $33,941.25. Report Prepared By: Rebecca Gallegos, Purchasing Assistant Attachments: (1) Bid Analysis Item # 10 Page 1 of 1