HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. ANIMAL CONTROL: PICKUP TRUCK CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
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05-02-02 PURCHASE OF A 1/2 TON PICKUP FOR ANIMAL CONTROL. 1 of 2
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We recommend that the City Council rescind the approval of the purchase of a I/2 ton pickup for
Animal Control from Triangle Chevrolet through HGAC for the amount of $14, 816.33. Instead, we
recommend approving the purchase of a 1/2 ton pickup track from Triangle Chevrolet in the amount
of $15,556.99.
BACKGROUND:
On March 5, 2002, the City received quotes on a Chevrolet 1/2 ton pickup truck to be ordered
and allowing 90~180 days for delivery. The cutoff date for orders was then approximately
April 19, 2002. The City Council approved the purchase of the pickup on April 4, 2002.
However, Chevrolet had changed the orders cut offdate to March 29, 2002. The 1/2 ton pickup
truck which became available from Triangle Chevrolet on April 29, 2002 has extra equipment
which consists of cruise control, H.D. trailer package, 770 CCA H.D. battery and 130 AMP H.D.
alternator. This additional equipment will increase the original quote by $729.00. The service price
of $15,556.99 is still less than the next lowest quote of $16,721.33. Purchasing received quotes from
Philpott Ford and Clear Lake Dodge on March 5, 2002 and the updated quote from Triangle
Chevrolet on April 11, 2002.
BIDDER UNIT PRICE HGAC FEE TOTAL
Triangle Chevrolet (HGAC) $15,312.00 $244.99 $15,556.99
Philpott Ford (HGAC) $16,458.00 $263.33 $16,721.33
Clear Lake Dodge (HGAC) $16,969.00 $271.50 $17,240.50
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
The City will use Equipment Fund Number 625-1801-551.93-01 for the purchase of this vehicle.
Funds were not budgeted for this purchase. Since equipment #1346 was totaled, it is necessary to
purchase a new 1/2 ton truck. The City will pay for this truck with money available through savings
in other equipment purchases throughout the year.
STAFF/EM~PLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council award the purchase of one (1) 1/2 ton pickup for Animal
Control. The purchase will be from Triangle Chevrolet through HGAC in the amount of $15,556.99.
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
PURCHASE OF A 1/2 TON PICKUP F___OR ANIMAL CONTROL. 2 of 2
DATE
35-02-02
~l~awrdnce Baker, Community Serv ' Rebecca U'hd-erhill, Director of Finance
IpREPARED BY:
CITY MANAGER __
DISPOSITION OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED OTHER (DESCRIBE)
PROCESSED BY
CITY
SECRETARY
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