Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to award bids and establish a purchase order for the CNG up-fitting of a F450 truck already in the possession of the Fleet Management Division. Formal bids were solicited and closed on April 23, 2015 (SA005825). Almared, Inc. dba: A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems was deemed the lowest and most responsible bidder.
The F450 is equipped by Ford the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) with all necessary components to be a dedicated (CNG) compressed natural gas powered vehicle. This ordinance will allow for the EPA /Ford approved installation of the approved CNG system. This approved system and installation will allow for all factory warranties to remain intact.
Almared, Inc. dba: A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems Compliance Number is 77-0284624, expires 12/11/2015 $22,500.00
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Fiscal Impact: A total of $22,500.00 is budgeted and available within the Fleet Management Capital Fund.
Emergency action is requested so that the vehicle can be up-fitted and placed into service for immediate use by the Fleet Management Division.
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To amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget: to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Fleet Management Capital Fund 513; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with Almared, Inc., dba: A-1 Alternative Fuel Systems, for the CNG up-fit of a F450 truck for the Fleet Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of $22,500.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($22,500.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget and to transfer cash between projects within the Fleet Management Capital Fund 513; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary t...
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