Submitted By
John P. Wielebnicki, Director of Public Works
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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A Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid Sedans from Roesch Ford of Bensenville, Illinois through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) Joint Purchasing Program in an Amount Not to Exceed $69,909.00 and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Purchase
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Overview
Overview
The Fleet Replacement Program Budget for FY 2017 includes the replacement of three Administration vehicles. The SPC Joint Purchasing Program awarded the bid for sedans to Roesch Ford of Bensenville, Illinois.
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Staff Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
Fiscal Impact
The purchase of three 2017 Ford Fusion Hybrid sedans will cost $69,909.00.
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.
Funds for necessary equipment such as light bar, 2 way radio, etc. will also come from this account but will be purchased separately from vendors who supply this equipment.
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 excessive maintenance costs and low resale values.
The Fleet Division's goal is to standardize vehicle acquisitions whenever possible in support of the fleet maintenance progra...
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