Broken Arrow City Council
Meeting of: 04-02-2019
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Award the most advantageous bid to Premier Truck Group # 2 for the purchase of one (1) 2020 Western Star 4700 SF with Firehouse D2 Standard dump truck for the Streets and Stormwater Department
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Background:
The Streets and Stormwater Department has budgeted for the purchase of one (1) dump truck for the Streets Division. Funds for this purchase are available in the Sales Tax Capital Improvement (STCI) fund in the amount of $135,540 (Project No. 195311, Account No. 030-5300-431.70-02).
The Purchasing Department solicited bids from ten (10) vendors and five (5) bids were received. Out of the five (5) bids received, only four (4) bids met specifications.
Base pricing of the dump truck is reflected in the attached bid tabulation sheet. The bid tabulation includes all vendors who submitted bids for this dump truck. The low bid did not meet specifications, as they did not offer the required transmission. Specifications call for a 4500 transmission, and the low bid only has a 3000 transmission.
The Streets and Stormwater Department has reviewed all of the bids, and has determined that the next lowest bid, even though it has met specifications, is not recommended. Currently the Streets and Stormwater Department has Western Star as part of their fleet, and has not experienced any major repairs. Also, the Western Star contains a 12 volt wiring system (making repairs easier to work on), parts are cheaper and more readily available, and the cab is both made of steel and has more room. Contrary to the Western Star, fleet maintenance has had a history of breakdowns and service issues with both Freightliner and International trucks. As such, the bid from Premier Trucking Group #2 is determined to be the most advantageous bid.
Staff recommends awarding the bid to Premier Truck Group #2 for a 2020 Western Star 4700 SF with Firehouse D2 Standard dump truck.
Cost: $135,540.00
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