Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Utilities Department

TO:	David L. Corliss – City Manager Diane Stoddard - Assistant City Manager Casey Toomay – Assistant City Manager
FROM:	Bob Brower – Utilities Superintendent/Field Robert Aaron – Fleet Manager
CC:	Dave Wagner – Utilities Director Mike Lawless – Deputy Director Beth Krishtalka – Assistant to Director
DATE:	April 29, 2015
RE:	Award Recommendation for Bid #1527

Background

Vehicle units #210 (1996 F250), #211 (1999 F150), #295 (2002 F250) and #2319 (1999 F150) have exceeded their usable life cycle and been identified by Central Maintenance for replacement under current guidelines. These units support a variety of Utilities Department field operations activities, including customer service calls, water leak repairs, service installs, distribution flushing and utility locates. 

Project Description

Staff received the following bids for four (4) current production model ½-ton pickup trucks with four-wheel drive as replacement vehicles pursuant to Bid #1527.

Bid provided by	Price for four units	Met Specifications
Laird Noller Ford	$111,836.00	Yes
Roberts Auto Plaza	$116,984.00	Yes

Staff Recommendation

Staff recommends the purchase of such trucks from Laird Noller Ford.

Funding

Funding for this purchase is from the 2015 Utilities Operations and Maintenance Budget.

Action

Authorize the purchase of four (4) ½-ton pickup trucks with four-wheel drive from Laird Noller Ford for the total amount of $111,836.00 pursuant to Bid #B1527.