HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB 1 P.D. MOTORCYCLE 06-20-88 NEW BUSINESS
'APPROVED STAFF
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: POLICE DEPARTMENT
SUBJECT: POLICE MOTORCYCLE REPLACEMENT
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Recommendat ion
Authorize the purchase of 4 new police motorcycles at the cost of
$5,299 each, plus tax, for a total of $22,467.76, including tax,
from Santa Aha Kawasaki, 1850 E. Edinger Avenue, Santa Aha, CA
92705.
Background
Council authorized the replacement of 4 police motorcyc les in
Fiscal Year 87/88 budget. On May 16, 1988, Council authorized
advertisment for sealed bids. Mailings and public notices were
completed. Sealed bids were opened in the office of the City
Clerk on June 9, 1988, a-d were read as' follows:
1. Santa Aha Kawasaki, Santa Aha .$22,467.76
2. Tri-City Honda-Kawasaki, Anaheim $22,573.76
3. Harley-Davidson of Santa Ana $23,3'20.00
Ail 4 motorcycles to be raplaced are 1983 models with over 38,000
miles each. Several year~ of experience has shown that the break-
even .on maintenance versus replacement costs is 4 years/35,000
miles.
I recommend th-e contract be awarded to Santa Ana Kawasaki. We are
currently using their service and maintenance facilities and have
enjoyed excel le. nt results. Their close proximity to our city
helps to reduce maintenance down time and transporting costs.
Fred Wakdfield
Acting Chief of Police
FW:dh