Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Public Works

TO:	David L. Corliss, City Manager
FROM:	Robert Aaron
DATE:	05/13/2014
RE:	2 One ton trucks with plows

Please place the following item on the consent agenda for the City Commission to consider at the May 27, 2014 meeting:

Background

The City Commission authorized funds for the replacement of parks department equipment in the 2014 budget process.  

Staff Recommendation

Central Maintenance Garage and Park Department Staff recommend the purchase of two one ton trucks w/plows from Laird Noller Ford following the city’s one percent local preference policy.

Vender	Net Bid	Meets Specifications	Comments
Laird Noller Ford	$68,154.00	Yes	One percent higher from lowest bidder
Shawnee Mission Ford	$67,736.00	Yes
Roberts Chevrolet	$68,078.00	No

Funding

Funding for this purchase was approved in the 2014 budget process and would utilize the 216-4-4600 and 001-4-6005 accounts.

Action

Authorize the Parks Department to purchase two one ton trucks w/plows form Laird Noller Ford for the amount of  $68,154.00.