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SR-08-22-1978-6OSanta Monil , California TO: Mayor and City Council Ac .st 2, 1978 M V FROM: City Staff AUG /2� 2 1978 SUBJECT: Recommendation to award bid for turf equipment.�yL���C7r Bid No. 1389 Introduction %1C ii //�/� 0' This report concerns award of bid for one (1) self- propelled �/Q �Ce`` vacuum lawn sweeper and one (1) riding lawn mower in the total amount of $9,803.01. Funds for this equipment, in the amount of $10,625.00, are available in account number 37- 500 -641- 000 -950, Cemetery Capital Outlay. Background In response to published Notice Inviting Bids to furnish and deliver the turf equipment in accordance with city specifications, proposals were received and publicly opened and read in the office of the City Manager August 1, 1978. Proposal forms were mailed to twenty -four (24) potential suppliers and notices were advertised in accordance with city charter and municipal code provisions. Three (3) proposals were received as listed on the attached Summary of Bids. The Staff considers the trade -in offered for the two (2) used mowers exceeds the price that might be received through outright sale. Recommendation It is recommended that the award be made to B. Hayman Company, Inc., in the amount of $4,134.56, and to Toro Pacific Distributing, in the amount of $5,668.45, as the lowest and best bidders. These prices include sales tax. Prepared By: R.N. Aronoff Purchasing Agent W AUG 2 2 1978 BID NO. 1389 FILE NO. 2127 SUMMARY OF BIDS TURF EQUIPMENT OPENING DATE: AUG. . 1978 B. Hayman Toro Pacific Turf -Vac Company, Inc. Distributing Corporation ITEM NO. 1: One (1) Winch Self -Pro- pelled vacuum lawn sweeper. ---- - - - - -- $5,347.59* $5,973.10 (Tax Included) ITEM NO. 2: One (1) 76 -Inch Riding Lawn Mower $4,176.00* Trade In Allowance Offered: One (1) Used Toro Park Special 30'' Mower 146.00* ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- One (1) Used Toro Parklawn 30'' Mower 146.00% ---- - - - - -- ---- - - - - -- • Recommended $3,884.00* $5,347.59 $5,973.10 6% Tax 250.56 320.86 • Total $4,134.56% $5,668.45% Recommended Terms Net Net Net Delivery 21 Days 30 Days 10 Days Reference: Contract No. 3076 (CCS)