HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. PLANET FORD 6 - ADMINISTRATION POLICE VEHICLESCITY OF PORT ARTHUR; TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date: Reference No. Subject Page
4-2-08 Recommendation toauthorize the purchase of 2 vehicles for the ~ t of 2 -
Police Department
RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Police Department recommends the City Council to authorize the purchase of Z
Administration police vehicles from Planet Ford 6 of Houston; TX for the total amount of
$47;914.00.
-~ BACKGROUND:
Each year the Police Department replaces vehicles with high mileage and/or high maintenance
cost. The 2 proposed Administration vehicles are in this category and we usually replace about 2
Administration vehicles of this type on as annual basis. The equipment includes hidden strobe
lights for the front and back, LED light systems configured with red and blue lenses visible from
the front and back, siren system, equipment mounting console, etc.
The Purchasing Division advertised for bids and received the following responses;
UNIT COST TOTAL COST
1. Philpott Motors of Nederland TX for $24,931.00 $49;862.00
2. Planet Ford 6 of Houston, TX for $23,957.00 $47,914.00
3. Sam Pack's Five Star Ford of Carrollton, TX for $22,333.00 $44,666.00
A HGAC quote was also requested for the two police administrative vehicles.
UNIT COST HGAC FEE TOTAL COST
Philpott Motors $23,750.63 $ 600.00 $48,101.26 `
Sam Pack's Five Star Ford is .the lowest bid but can not. meet all the bid specifications. There
have also been problems reported by other Law Enforcement agencies'on timely deliveries of
vehicles in the past. Far these reasons the Police Department would like to reject the bid from
Sam Pack's Five Star Ford.
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
:The funds are available in Account #625-1801-521.03-00.
The cost of these vehicles is approximately $5,000.00 more than what was budgeted.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
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CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR. AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Reference No. Subject Page-
Date:
4-2-OS Recommendation to authorize the purchase of 2 vehicles for the 2 of 2
Police Department
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends the City Council to authorize the purchase of 2
Administration police vehicles from Planet Ford 6 of Houston, TX for the total amount of
$47,914.00.
W.M. Blanton
hief of Police
Rebecca Underhill -
Director of Finance
Prepared by: do Disposition by Council Processed by City Secretary
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