HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.REJECT ATV VEHICLES BID CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date:
12-5-02
Reference No. Subject
Bid Proposal for Purchase of ATV Vehicles for Police Dept.
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RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Police Department recommends that the Port Arthur City Council reject all bids for the
purchase of two ATV Vehicles for the Police Department.
BACKGROUND:
The Police Department advertised for bids on November 3, 2002 and November 10, 2002 for two
ATV vehicles. On November 20, 2002, one bid was submitted by Athens Suzuki of Athens
Texas. The single bid was higher then expected and did not meet specifications. Police will
adjust the specifications and send the bids again. Police expects more participation and lower
bids.
Bid submitted by Athens Suzuki is stated below:
Quantity Unit cost Total
ATV 2 $5,740 $11,480
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available and budgeted to the Police Department for this purchase and acquisition in
the LLEBG 2002 Grant.
STAFF/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Police Department recommends that the Port Arthur City Council reject all bids for the
purchase of two ATV vehicles. The specifications will be reviewed, rewritten and the ATV
vehicles will be placed out for bids in the near future. These vehicles will be used to access
remote areas of the City not accessible by normal police vehicles.
t~-~ Tyler
f of Police ~
Rebecca Underhill
Director of Finance
Joseph Broussard, Jr.
Purchasing Manager
Prepared by: Disposition by Council: Processed by City Secretary
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