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Council Meeting: October 29, 1991
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Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and city Council
FROM: City staff
SUBJECT: Recommendation to Award Bid to Furnish and Deliver
One (1) New and Unused 1/2 Ton 4 x 4 Pickup Truck,
Bid #2379
Introduction
This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver one (1)
New and Unused 1/2 Ton 4 x 4 Pickup Truck for the Beach
Maintenance
Division,
cultural
and
Recreation
services
Department,
in the total amount of $16,013.42,
including
applicable sales tax.
Background
In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published
September 10 and II, 1991) to furnish and deliver one (1) new and
unused 1/2 ton 4 x 4 pickup Truck in accordance with City
specifications, bids were received and publicly opened and read
on october 7, 1991. Proposal forms were mailed to eleven vendors
and notices were advertised in accordance with City Charter and
Municipal Code provisions.
six proposals were received as
follows:
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PROPANE GASOLINE
POWERED POWERED
l. Downey Auto Center $16,013.42 $14,124.46
2. Clippinger Chevrolet $16,182.62 $14,376.61
3. Thorson Olds $17,105.46 $15,589.96
4. Crenshaw Motors $17,771.23 $15,709.92
5. Thorson GMC Buick $18,198.99 $16,466.99
6. Claude Short Dodge $18,814.26 $15,571.76
staff has evaluated the low bid for a propane powered vehicle and
finds that it meets City specifications.
A propane powered
rather than gasoline powered vehicle is recommended as part of
the city's program to improve air quality.
Budget/Financial Impact
Fiscal Year 1991/92 appropriation authority for this purchase is
in the Beach Maintenance Division, Cultural and Recreation
Services Department, account number 11-400-521-00000-8806-00000.
Recommendation
It is recommended that the award of Bid #2379 be made to Downey
Auto Center in the total amount of $16,013.42, including
applicable tax, as the lowest and best bidder.
Prepared By:
Pam Wortham, Acting Purchasing Agent
10/17/91
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