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A 2004 ½ Ton Ford F-150 4X4 can be purchased from Superior Ford under state contract, foregoing the requirement of acquiring additional bids, for $23,588.00. Tax, license, and transfer fees would cost an additional $1,533.22. The truck that will be traded in is Unit No.121, a 1989 Chevrolet 4X4. It is currently in a usable condition and retains a salvage value due to the City’s extensive maintenance program. This truck will go to the Government Auction as soon as the City acquires the new replacement truck. In addition to the truck itself, additional equipment and options are necessary to fully utilize truck. These include: a safety cab protector (back rack), strobe light, and “City of Mounds View” logos. These items can be purchased for $314.50. Tax would cost an additional $20.44. A summary of the proposed truck replacement is as follows: • 2004 ½ Ton 4X4 Ford F-150 Pick Up Truck $23,588.00 • Tax, License, and Transfer Fees $ 1,533.22 Subtotal $25,121.22 • Equipment $314.50 ( • Tax, License, and Transfer Fees $ 20.44 Subtotal $334.94 • Sub – Total $25,486.16 • Trade-In of 1989 Truck ($1500.00) (telephone quote estimate) NET TOTAL $23,986.16 The 2004 General Fund, Pavement Management, Vehicle Account (Account 100-4470-7030) has $24,000.00 budgeted for this pick up truck purchase. Recommendation: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of a 2004 Ford F- 150 Series 4X4 ½ Ton Pick Up Truck under state contract and award a contract to Superior Ford in the amount of $25,121.22 for the purchase of this truck, including tax, license, and transfer fees. Staff also recommends that the City Council approve the purchase of equipment for the 2004 Ford F-150 Series 4X4 ½ Ton Pick Up Truck from Crysteel Truck Company in the amount of $334.94, including tax.