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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1985-060 RESOLUTION NO, g5-60 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS PROVIDING THAT BIDS WERE PROPERLY TAKEN AND REVIEWED FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN (7) POLICE PATROL VEHICLES; PROVIDING THAT THE BID BE AWARDED TO A FIRM OTHER THAN THE LOW BIDDER; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE � WHEREAS, the City Administration was authorized and directed and did in fact advertise for bids for the purchase of seven (7) full-size sedans for use as Police patrol units in accordance with specifications; and WHEREAS, eight (8) bids were received and reviewed from 1) Jack Williams Chevrolet, 2) Hudiburg Chevrolet; 3) Graff Chevrolet, 4) Huffines Chevrolet, 5) Payton-Wright Ford; 6) Williams Chrysler, 7) Fred Oakley Chrysler, and 8) North Loop Dodge; and WHEREAS, the bids have been analyzed and closely reviewed by the City Administration; and WHEREAS, even though the bid from Payton-Wright Ford was lower in price by $1, 148. 00, the detailed analysis of all aspects of the bid has caused the City Administration to recommend the bid be awarded to Fred Oakley Chrysler, the second lowest bidder; and �'�� WHEREAS, the City Administration' s recommendation is based upon their finding that Fred Oakley Chrysler submitted the lowest responsible bid in that study and experience has revealed that the Chrysler product, due to certain vehicle components, provides more reliable performance for Police patrol activities . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS : Section 1 . That, based on the above premises and the detailed recommendations of the City Administration, the Council finds that Fred Oakley Chrysler submitted the lowest responsible bid and is hereby awarded the bid for the purchase of seven (7) full-size sedans in the amount of $78, 323. 00 . Section 2 . That this resolution shall take effect from and after its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of December, 1985 . APPROVED: �„.� �--- Mayor ATTEST: City Secretary APPROVED AS TO FORM: , ��-���' �����:� � City Attorney �_� �s� �..� �� �:. ,, �..;.�