Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Four (4) 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedans, from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program, and Waiving the Village's Bid Process.
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Overview
Overview
The Fleet Replacement Program Budget for FY 2015 includes the replacement of four administration vehicles. The SPC awarded the bid for sedans to Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois.
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Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends the approval of a Resolution authorizing purchase of four 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, and waiving the Village's bid process.
Fiscal Impact
The purchase of each 2015 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedan will cost $24,770.00 as shown on the attachment. The total cost for four vehicles will be $99,080.00.
Funding is provided through the Fleet Replacement Fund, account No. 3032-43900-101-570750, in the amount of $81,000.00 for three administration vehicles, and from the Water and Sewer Fund, account No. 5040-43730-777-570750 in the amount of $27,000.00 for replacement of the water meter reader vehicle.
Background
Each year, the Village allocates funds for the annual replacement of vehicles. The Public Works Department manages the budget for vehicles that will replace those units having reached the end of their service life under the fleet replacement program. The intent of the fleet replacement program is to replace vehicles and equipment using the established criteria for replacement of fleet vehicles/equipment, including age of vehicle/year purchased, mileage or hours, type of use (full time, seasonal, emergency, non-emergency, etc.), consequences of down time, maintenance history & costs, drivers evaluations, trade-in or resale values and indispensability of vehicle/equipment as a guide to guard against excessiv...
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