Submitted By
Rob Sproule, Public Works Director
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of One 2023 Ford F250 Pickup Truck with Plow from Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois in an Amount Not to Exceed $57,577.00 and Waiving the Village's Bid Process for the Purchase
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Overview
Overview
The Fiscal Year 2023 Water and Sewer Fund includes the replacement of one (1) 2008 Chevrolet Pickup truck with a plow which is to be replaced with one (1) 2023 Ford F250 Pickup truck with a plow. A vehicle order was placed with Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois, in late 2022 during the order window for 2023 vehicles. There is a very limited production of Fleet type vehicles and previous orders have been canceled or just not built. Staff has received notice from the dealer that they are confident the 2023 Ford Pickup Truck will be built, upfitted, and made available for purchase by the Village of Oak Park. Staff are requesting authority to purchase the vehicle when it becomes available.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Adopt the Resolution.
Background
2022 and 2023 model-year vehicles are representing a unique procurement challenge. Manufacturers are facing supply chain constraints and labor shortages. This is resulting in limited availability, increased cost, and procurement confirmations outside of 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 2022 were canceled, and 2023 vehicles have no guarantee of being produced by the manufacturers.
The new vehicle will include a 4-wheel drive, a 6.8 Liter V 8 gas engine, and come with a snow plow and associated equipment. It also comes with a three-year, 36,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty & a five-year, 60,000-mi...
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