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PURCH:PW:klc/cc238l.word.purch Santa Monica, Ca ~ orn1a
Council Meeting: January 28, 1992
TO: Mayor and city Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Reject Bids to Furnish and Deliver
One (1) New and Unused 46,000 Gross Vehicle weight
Rated (GVWR) Cab and Chassis with 19,000 lb. Rated
Articulating Type Crane, Bid #2381
Introduction
This report concerns rejection of bids to furnish and deliver
one (1) new and unused 46,000 GVWR Cab and Chassis with 19,000
lb. rated ArticUlating Type Crane for the Water Division, General
Services Department.
Background
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published
october 10 and II, 1991) to furnish and deliver one (1) new and
unused 46,000 GVWR Cab and Chassis with 19,000 lb. rated
Articulating Type Crane in accordance with city specifications,
bids were received and publicly opened and read on October 28,
1991. Proposal forms were mailed to twenty-six vendors and
notices were advertised in accordance with city Charter and
Municipal Code provisions. Three proposals were received as
follows:
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. , Diesel Powered
Carmen ita Truck Center $91,200.31
Santa Fe Equipment Company $97,323.24
Azusa White GMC $137,931. 00
This vehicle is to be used to haul pipe and fittings for main
line replacement projects. The department's vehicle replacement
schedule is on a ten (10) year cycle and the current vehicle is
thirteen (13) years old.
staff is exploring the transfer of a similar vehicle in the
City'S fleet which has recently become available because it is no
longer required by the department to which it is currently
assigned.
Budget/Financial Impact
This recommendation does not have a budget or financial impact.
Recommendation
It is recommended that all bids be rejected.
Prepared By: Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent
01/22/92
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