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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Ea„�uon,sr CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MARCH 6, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR FOUR -DOOR UTILITY VEHICLE (SPEC. NO.06-024) CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APPROVED ❑ As Recommended ❑ As Amended ❑ Ordinance on 151 Reading ❑ Ordinance on 2nd Reading ❑ Implementing Resolution ❑ Set Public Hearing For_ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER Award a contract to Quality Chevrolet for the purchase of one four -door utility vehicle in the amount of $40,817.98. DISCUSSION The Fleet Maintenance Division's annual Equipment Replacement Program is included in the City's annual budget and identifies vehicles scheduled for replacement. Funding is monitored through a depreciation schedule established with each department. Additionally, the Fleet Division reviews the acquisition in accordance with the City's Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Policy. Currently, hybrid vehicles are not manufactured in the full-size utility vehicle category. The Fire Department is responsible for providing emergency medical and fire fighting operations on a 24/7 schedule. Utility vehicles equipped with computers, maps, radios, and battery chargers are provided for the Battalion Chiefs to direct fire operations. Due to a collision rendering it inoperable, a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban utility vehicle has been approved for replacement in the current fiscal year. The notice inviting bids was advertised on February 3 and 6, 2006, and bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as follows: 11 Invitations For Bid mailed 3 Bids received Bids were received, opened on February 15, 2006, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). The bid received from Quality Chevrolet is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. 22E-1