Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
Erin E. Baynes, Assistant to the Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Two 2024 Ford F250 Pickup Trucks with Plows from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, in an Amount Not to Exceed $128,208.00 and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Purchase
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Overview
Overview
The Fiscal Year 2024 Water and Sewer Fund includes the replacement of one (1) 2012 Ford Pickup truck with a plow. The Fiscal Year 2024 Public Works Vehicle Replacement Fund includes the replacement of one (1) 2008 Chevy Pickup truck with a plow. Both vehicles will be replaced with two (2) 2024 Ford F250 Pickup trucks with plows. A vehicle order was placed with Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, in late 2023 during the order window for 2024 vehicles. There is a very limited production of fleet-type vehicles, and previous orders have been canceled or simply not built. Staff received notice from the dealer that they are confident the 2024 vehicles will be built, upfitted, and made available for purchase by the Village of Oak Park. Staff requests the authority to purchase the vehicles when they become available...End
Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
2024 model year vehicles still represent a unique procurement challenge, similar to the preceding years. Manufacturers are facing supply chain constraints and labor shortages. This has resulted in limited availability, increased cost, and procurement confirmations outside typical ordering timelines. In the past, the Fleet Division would typically receive notice of fleet vehicle ordering windows in the first few months of the calendar year for the existing vehicle model year, with delivery expected in the summer to early fall. Several orders placed for previous years have been canceled, and 2024 vehicles have no guarantee of being produced by the manufacturers.
The new vehicles will have 4-wheel drive, a ...
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