HomeMy WebLinkAboutK. FORD F-150 TRUCK City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date
April 24, 2007
I REFERENCE SUBJECT: Recommendation to approve the purchase of a Ford PAGE
NUMBER F-150 for the Fire Department Page I of I
RECOMMENDATION:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council apl?rove the purchase of a 2007 Ford F-150 Super Cab
Pickup Truck from Planet Ford 6, of Houston Texas in the amount of $16,387.
BACKGROUND:
Fire Department Equipment #1358, a 2000 Ford Taurns was totaled in an accident on March 22, 2007.
This Equipment is used by the Fire Inspector to conduct inspections and will serve as a backup to the
Fire Department's Utility Truck. Insurance reimbursement is expected to be at least $5,935 from the
City's insurance carrier. The Fire Department Solicited quotes from the following vendors.
Vendor
Planet Ford 6, Houston, TX
Grande Truck Center, San Antonio, TX
Philpot Ford (H-GAC), Port Neches, TX
Energy Country, Port Arthur, TX
Quote
$16,387.00
$16,799.00
$17,908.76
$23,136.31
Funds are available in Account Number 625-1801-522.93-00 for this purchase.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
The Fire Department recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a 2007 Ford F-150 Super Cab
Pickup Truck from Planet Ford 6, of Houston Texas in the amount of $16,387. The price of $16,387 is the lowest
cost with the best value.
LARRY D. RICHARD, FIRE CHIEF
J~-EPH BR'OI:~ARD, PURCHASING COORDINATOR
REBECCA UNDERHILL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY:LDR
APPROVED BY
CITV MANAGER
DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
APPROVED
OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
DATE