Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Bus Service Inc. for two (2) 2013 Starcraft Allstar CNG Powered shuttle buses. Solicitation SA005073 closed on 08-22-2013. There were two (2) bidders:
Bus Service Inc. - $64,247.00 each
TESCO - $67,224.00 each
These CNG Powered shuttle buses will be used to by the Recreation and Parks Department. These CNG Powered shuttle buses will replace two (2) gasoline powered buses
Bus Service Inc. contract compliance number 31-0965364 expires 07/02/2014
Emergency action is requested to allow the immediate purchase of two CNG Powered shuttle buses for the Fleet Division so that they will be made available to replace two conventionally fueled shuttle buses. By utilizing these new buses in the Rec and Parks Department the health and economic benefit of using CNG fueled vehicles can be most significantly realized.
Fiscal Impact: A total of $128,494.00 will be spent from the Special Income Tax Fund 430 and has been budgeted.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Bus Service Inc. for two (2) 2013 Starcraft Allstar CNG Powered shuttle buses; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $128,494.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($128,494.00)
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WHEREAS, the Fleet Management Division intends to purchase two (2) 2013 Starcraft Allstar CNG Powered shuttle buses; and
WHEREAS, Solicitation SA005073 was posted on vendor services and closed 08/22/2013; and
WHEREAS, Bus Service Inc. was deemed the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and is recommended to be awarded this contract; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Finance and Management Department, Fleet Management Division, in that it is immediately necessary to purchase the two (2) 2013 Starcraft Allsta...
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