HomeMy WebLinkAboutC. GILLESPIE'S ENGING SERVICE - FIRE TRUCK #942 - TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENTCITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
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1/24/08 No. Recommendation to approve payment to Gillespie's 1 of 1
Engine Service foi.transmission replacement in Fire Truck
#942 '
RECOMMENDATION:
Equipment Services Division recommends that the City Council approve payment of $6,313.75
to Gillespie's Engine Service of Groves, Texas for the replacement of the transmission in Fire
Truck #942.
BACKGROUND:
The unit was towed into the gazage with drive train problems. Upon inspection, we found that
the geaz box failed and subsequently damaged the transmission housing. After a discussion it
was determined that the transmission should be replaced. Bids were solicited from three vendors
and pricing as follows which includes freight and core charges:
Gillespie's Engine Service of Groves, Texas ............................$6,313.75
Dejean's Automotive, Inc of Port Arthur, Texas ..................... $7,050.00
Smarts Truck & Trailer of Beaumont, Texas ..........................$ no bid returned
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
The repair cost will be expensed to the fiscal yeaz 2008 Public Safety/ Fire Department account
#001-1121-522.43-00 which .has a budgeted amount of $175,000.00 and approximately
$147,846.83 unencumbered.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
Equipment Servi a Division recommends that the City Council approve payment of $6,313.75
to Gillesp>~'s En ' e Service of Groves, Texas for the replacement of the transmission in Fire
Truck #942.
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