HomeMy WebLinkAboutD.NEW FORD EXPEDITION/FIRE DEPT City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUI~CT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of a 2005 PAGE
NUMBER Ford Expedition for the Fire Department. Page I of 1
January 18, 2005
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a 2005 Ford Expedition from
Baby Jack Ford of Columbus, Texas in the amount of $29,052.
BACKGROUND:
The vehicle recommended for purchase will replace a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban.
The Purchasing Department advertised for bids on December 5, 2004 and December 12, 2004. Bid packets were
mailed to seven (7) vendors with two (2) vendors responding. The bid packets were opened on December 22, 2004
with the following results: Prices were compared to our co-op HGAC and the bid received from Baby Jack Ford is
the lowest and best responsive bid.
Baby Jack Ford Automobile Ltd. $29,052
Philpott Ford (HGAC) $30,167
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds were approved by the City Council in the Fire Department FY 2005 Equipment Replacement Account
# 625-1801-522.93-00 for the purchase of a Battalion Chief Vehicle.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a 2005 Ford Expedition from
Baby Jack Ford of Columbus, Texas in the amount of $29,052. The price of $29,052 is the lowest and best
RRY D. RIC , ~C~l~
~H BROUSARD, PURCHASING COORDINATOR
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL ~ PROCESSED BY
I CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
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