HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Sprinter BusMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 3, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OFA BID FORA SPRINTER BUS
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider an award of bid for a sprinter bus to Creative Bus Sales, Inc. for
use in Parks and Recreation Active Adults division.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funds for this purchase are available in account 325-48910-312-002-180001 (Motor
Vehicles) for an amount not to exceed $68,320.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for a 2017 sprinter bus for the Active Adults division of the Parks and
Recreation Department to replace a unit that was approved in FY2018 Replacement
Budget. This bus will be used by the department for transporting senior citizens to local
and out of town venues and events. This bus has a wide passenger door with an easy
access, electric sliding step to assist passengers. It has comfortable seating with
headrests, an accessible luggage/cargo compartment, reading lights, overhead DVD and
visual aid TV Monitor for passengers, AM/FM radio, compact disc, PA announcement
system and state of the art safety equipment with emergency egress exits. This bus meets
department needs and specifications.
Bids were taken in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B,
Section 252.021 (a) and Section 252.041 (a). The bid advertisement was posted in the
Fort Worth Star -Telegram on February 22 and March 1, 2018. RFB 469-2018 was issued
through the City eBid system with 65 invitations sent out through the eBid procurement
system. Seven vendors viewed and downloaded the RFB and two bids were received. The
bid was opened electronically and publicly on March 15, 2018 at 2 pm.
Bid Tabulation:
Creative Bus Sales, Inc. $68,320.00
Park Place Motorcars Grapevine $96,874.45*
*(Price included options that were not required in the specifications)
Based on the evaluation of the bid by Purchasing and Fleet Services staff, it was
determined that Creative Bus Sales, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible and responsive
bid.
Staff recommends approval.
PH/BS