HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 AWARD BID DUMP TRUCKS 05-01-06AGENDA REPORT MEETING DATE: MAY 1, 2006 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ FIELD SERVICES DIVISION SUBJECT: AWARD OF BID FOR TWO (2) TEN (10) WHEEL DUMP TRUCKS SUMMARY Award bid for the purchase of two (2) ten (10) wheel dump trucks to Carmenita Truck Center in the amount of $248,567.38. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council, award the bid for the purchase of two (2) new ten (10) wheel dump trucks, to Carmen ita Truck Center. FISCAL IMPACT Funds in the amount of $97,236 are budgeted in the Public Works Water Division, account number 70-452-9720 for the purchase of two (2) ten (10) wheel dump trucks. The remaining $151,331.38 is available from the Vehicle Lease Fund, account number 84-801- 9720. The total cost of this purchase is $248,567.38. BACKGROUND Bid proposal packages were sent to five bidders and a notice inviting proposals were advertised in the Tustin News. Five sealed bid proposals were received and publicly opened on March 30, 2006. The bids, as summarized below, include taxes and applicable fees: Carmenita Truck Center .................................................................. $ 248,567.38 Westrux International...................................................................... $ 260,283.05 Los Angeles Freightliner .................................................................$ 261,550.20 Inland Kenworth ..............................................................................$ 336,672.18 Boerner Truck Center...................................................................... $ 351,122.78 The City Council is requested to award the bid for the two (2) ten (10) wheel dump trucks to the lowest responsible bidder, Carmen ita Truck Center. The purchase of these trucks is for the Public Works Department! Water Division. Tim D. Serlet Director of Public Works/City Engineer Wisam Altowaiji Field Services Manager TDS: WA: ccg: Award of bid for 2 dump trucks 5-1-06.doc