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October 6,1976
To: Mark Achen Clerk- Administrator
From: Chuck Hubbard, Director of Public,Works
Subject: Purchase of Four Wheel Drive Pickup and Plow
A total of 9 bids were received at the bid opening on Monday,
October 4, 1976 at 11:00 AM. Twenty -nine copies of specifications
were sent to area dealers. Of the 9 bids received, only 5 were
qualified bids. The other 4 bids did not neet the specifications.
A summary of how the bids were analyzed together with a copy of the
specifications is attached.
From the bid analysis it appears that items A and B were
difficult to meet by the prospective bidders. Item A called for
a 400 cubic inch V8 with 2 barrel carburetor. Those bids that did
not meet this specification used a 4 barrel carburetor. The 2 barrel
carburetor was specified because of its fuel economy.
Item B specified that the vehicle be equipped. wi_th_automatic
transmission with super cooling package and auxilary transmission
oil cooler. Those bids that did not meet this specification either
could not provide an automatic transmission with lock out hubs (item
D) or could not provide super cooling package and; an auxilary
transmission oil cooler. The automatic transmission was specified due
to the fact that this vehicle will be driven by many different operators.
A super cooling package and an auxiliary transmission oil cooler was
specified because this vehicle will be used to snow plow which puts
a lot of pressure on the transmission. The pressure on the transmission
causes the transmission to get hot. The super cooling package and
auxiliary transmission oil cooler will increase the life of the transmission.
Therefore, after reviewing the bids that qualify, I would recommend
that the bid be awarded to Superior Ford, 9700 56th Aveune North
in the amount of $6,783.00.
CH /mo
cc: Larry Dechene
Respectfully Submitted,
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Chuck Hubbard
Director of Public Works