HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. PURCHASE 1/2 TON PICK-UP City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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Authorize Purchase of One 1/2-Ton Pickup for
625-1801-
15 Mar 05 Solid Waste Division 1 of 2
533.93-00
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) 1/2-ton pickup truck
with standard bed and extended warranty, from Columbus Country Ford of Caldwell, Texas
for an amount of $14,564.
BACKGROUND:
:The purchase of one (1) pickup truck was approved for the Solid Waste Division under this
year's budget, with a maximum amount of $18,000. The Purchasing Division advertised for
bids on January 23 and January 30 in the Port Arthur news, and bid packets were mailed
out to thirteen (13) vendors. As a result, two (2) bids were received and opened on
February 9, 2005.
VENDOR PRICE
Columbus Country Ford of Caldwell, $ 14.564
Philpott Motors of Nederland, Texas $ 15,243
H-GAC $ 14,790
Buyboard No Response
BUDGETARY/FTSCAL EFFECT:
Funds were budgeted in account 625-1801-533.93-00 in the amount of $18,000.
EI~IPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
None.
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION OF CITY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY:
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APPROVED BY: APPROVED OTHER
City Mana,cjer COHMENTS: City Secretary
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City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
DATE: REFERENCE NO.~UB.]ECT: Page:
Authorize Purchase of One 1/2-Ton Pickup for
625-1801-
15 Mar 05 Solid Waste Division 2 of 2
533.93-00
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of one (1) 1/2-ton pickup truck
with standard bed and extended warranty, from Columbus Country Ford of Caldwell, Texas
for an amount of $14,56'~. 'l'his was the lowest and most responsible bid.
!FYAJohn A. Comeaux, P.E. /
Director of Public Works
Rebecca Underhill, CPA
Director of Finance
',.Jbeeph Broussard, Jr.
Purchasing Coordinator
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION OF CITY COUNCIL: PROCESSED BY:
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~,PPROVED BY: APPROVED OTHER
City Manager COMMENTS: City Secretary
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