HomeMy WebLinkAboutB. FIRE:2003 CROWN VICTORIA City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: PAGE
NUMBER Recommendation ~ approve the purchase of a replacement vehicle (Ford
04/16/2002 Crown Victoria) for the Fire Department Training Officer. Page 1 of 2
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a replacement vehicle (2003 Ford Crown
Victoria) for the Fire Department Training Officer in the amount of $25,396 from Philpott Motors Inc. ot
Nederland, Texas.
BACKGROUND:
This Car will replace a 1995 Chevrolet Suburban #1142 with 101,787 miles. Replacing this Suburban
with a car will allow substantial savings and allow valuable equipment carried in this vehicle to be kept
more securely (in the trunk of the car out of sight instead of the rear of the Suburban).
The Purchasing Department advertised for bids in the Port Arthur News on March 17, 2002 and March
24, 2002. Bid Packets were mailed to twelve (12) vendors. The Fire Department also received an HGAC
quote on April 5, 2002. One (1) bid was received on April 3, 2002 with the following response:
Philpott Motors Inc. of Nederland, Texas $25,396
HGAC (Philpott Motors Inc. Nederland Texas) $26,497
The low bid cost breakdown is as follows:
Crown Victoria $21,939
Emergency Lights 1,142
800 MHZ Radio/Speaker/Antenna 1,738
Siren/PA/Switch Box/Console 577
Total $25,396
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds were approved by the City Council in the FY 2002 Equipment Replacement Fund # 625-1801-
522.93-00 in the amount of $24,900.
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED BY /-~ APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
CITY MANAGER ~ .
DATE
City of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
Date REFERENCE SUBJECT: PAGE
NUMBER Recommendation to approve the purchase of a replacement vehicle (Ford
04/16/2002 Crown Victoria) for the Fire Department Training Officer. Page 2 of 2
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of a replacement vehicle (2003 Ford Crown
Victoria) for the Fire Department Training Officer in the amount of $25,396 from Philpott Motors Inc. of
Nederland, Texas.
STEPHEN L. C~--"~RRA~, FIRE CHIEF
.~E~'CCA UNDERItILL, FINANCE DIRECTOR
PREPARED BY:LDR DISPOSmON BY COUNCIL PROCESSED BY
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
APPROVED BY
CITY MANAGER
DATE