Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Bus Service Inc. for the purchase of one (1) new gasoline powered fourteen (14) passenger mini-bus with wheelchair access for use by the Recreation and Parks Department, Community Recreation Division. This will allow mobility-impaired youth and adults the same access to program transportation as all other participants. This will replace a 1995 wheelchair bus which is past its useful life.
On September 2, 2010, the Purchasing Office opened formal bid solicitation SA003679. Two (2) bidders responded. Purchasing and Fleet Management recommend an award to Bus Service Inc. The lowest overall bidder was Transportation Equipment Sales Corporation. However, several items in their bid failed to meet specifications and they were deemed non-responsive.
Bus Service Inc. Contract Compliance No.: 31-0965364; expiration 06/17/2012
Fiscal Impact: The 2010 General Fund budget included $1 million for the purchase of vehicles and equipment. The cost of this ADA mini bus is $45,199.00. This ordinance also authorizes the reallocation of funds from an existing Auditor's Certificate (AC030844) in the amount of $45,199.00. Earlier this year, Ordinance No. 0225-2010 authorized the purchase of automobile and light duty vehicles from various Universal Term Contracts. These purchases are now in place and some monies are remaining that can be utilized to make this purchase.
Emergency action is requested to expedite delivery of this equipment for use by the Recreation and Parks Department in order to enhance the Department's ability to transport wheelchair users and other mobility impaired youth and adults to special events, competitions, and any other recreation programs.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Bus Service Inc. for the purchase of a mini bus with wheelchair access for the Recreation and Park...
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