Title
3/4 Ton Cargo Van - Bid Award
History
The 2009 Fiscal Year Budget has a Board approved line item in the amount of $99,000 for the purchase of three replacement pickup trucks for the Utilities Division of Public Works. At this time, we are replacing a 2001 Chevrolet Express Van with 96,000 miles.
The legal notice for a 3/4 Ton Cargo Van ran in the SouthtownStar Newspaper on Friday, September 4, 2009. In addition, bid packets were sent to three vendors. In return, seven bids were received. Sealed bids were opened by the Village Clerk’s Office on Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Sutton Ford, Inc. of Matteson, Illinois, was the lowest bidder for a 2010 Ford E350 - 3/4 Ton Cargo Van equipped with a Weather Guard interior. They submitted a bid price of $21,340 and met all specifications as written.
On October 12, 2009, this item was reviewed and approved by the Public Works and Engineering Committee and referred to the Board for approval.
INFORMATION PREVIOUSLY PROVIDED AS PART OF THE OCTOBER 12, 2009, PUBLIC WORKS AND ENGINEERING COMMITTEE PACKET.
Financial Impact
The Utilities Division of Public Works has funds available in Account #031-6002-433.70-20 for the purchase of this vehicle.
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to approve awarding the bid for a replacement 2010 Ford E350 Cargo Van equipped with Weather Guard Interior for the Utilities Division of Public Works to Sutton Ford, Inc. of Matteson, Illinois, in an amount not to exceed $21,340.