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
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