HomeMy WebLinkAboutgr00090_000042_pg295October 12, 1976 Page 8
Ms (Pickar- Hodges) to award the bid to Superior Ford in the amount of $6,783.
Engineer Hubbard stated that this includes all of the attachments needed.
Administrator Achen stated that this is a 1977 budgeted item. The expenditure
will not be made until January, 1977, even if the truck is delivered prior to
January. Councilmember Shelquist asked where the additional $283 will come from.
Administrator Achen recommended it come from the contingency, because it
is too early in the budget year to project available funds in other accounts.
Mr. Paradise asked if the specifications required a Ford product. Engineer Hubbard
stated that the specifications were written to get what the City wanted, fuel
economy and an automatic transmission. Only one company could satisfy the City's
requirements on that. Mr. Paradise stated that the minutes say the Council rejected
a Chrysler product in the Police squad bids. Administrator Achen stated the Police
squad received two bids, one from Chrysler and one from Ford. Ford had the lower
bid and the Ploice Department felt even more justified, because the department has
had less maintenance problems with Ford products recently. The City received nine bids
on this truck. Only the five Ford bids met the specifications. Administrator Achen
then reviewed each individual bid for the Council. He stated that the City
should buy the best equipment for the money, but should not prepare, specifications
that only one manufacturer can meet.
Engineer Hubbard explained that the 400 cubic inch engine is needed for snow plowing.
The bwo barrel carburetor will be more economical fuel wise.
Administrator Achen stated he felt Mr. Paradise raised a good point. However after
reviewing each bid it is his opinion that awarding the bid to Superior Ford is
justified. The specifications do say "or equal" which allows bidders to offer
something comparable to the specifications.
Councilmember Shelquist stated he felt the specifications were justified by the
fact that the truck is being used to plow snow. He is satisfied that there was
no intent by the Staff to slant the specifications towards any one vehicle.
MSP ( Shelquist- Baumgartner) to amend the motion to include that the $283 over
budget be taken from the contingency and further, since there are allegations
to the Staff's intentions, the memorandum from Chuck Hubbard to Administrator
Achen dated October 6, 1976 putting forth the reasons for the various items
being made part of the specifications, be included in the minutes. (Copy of
memo attached, see Page 8A) 5 ayes
Vote on the main motion as amended: 5 ayes