Explanation
Background:This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Bus Service Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Starcraft Allstar shuttle bus and one (1) Starcraft Starlite shuttle bus. These buses will be utilized by the Department of Finance Fleet Division for the transportation of city employees between lots and office buildings in the downtown area. RFQ024879 closed on 06/08/2023. There were two (2) bidders:
Bus Service Inc. - $197,555.00
TESCO - $224,802.00
Bus Service Inc. contract compliance number 31-0965364 expires 06/06/2025
Fiscal Impact: A total of $197,555.00 will be spent from the Fleet Management Capital Fund 5205 and has been budgeted.
Emergency action is requested due to the instability of the automobile supply chain. The market volatility of all the OEMs continues with the ongoing shortage of chips and other critical supply line parts to produce vehicles. This limited availability is causing vehicles to increase in cost as well as limit their availability. Therefore, emergency legislation is being requested so that Fleet may ensure the pending purchase and delivery of these vehicles, which will not occur without this additional funding.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Bus Service Inc. for the purchase of one (1) Starcraft Allstar shuttle bus and one (1) Starcraft Starlite shuttle bus.; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $197,555.00 from the Fleet Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($197,555.00)
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WHEREAS, the Fleet Management Division intends to purchase one (1) Starcraft Allstar shuttle bus and one (1) Starcraft Starlite shuttle bus.; and
WHEREAS, RFQ024879 was posted on vendor services and closed 06/08/2023; and
WHEREAS, Bus Service Inc. was deemed the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and is recommended to...
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