HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Utility VehicleMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGERQ V
MEETING DATE: JULY 5, 2016
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST
FOR QUOTE FOR A UTILITY VEHICLE
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval for the award of an informal request for quote for a utility
vehicle from Grapevine Kawasaki.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 325-48860-210-03-16
(Machinery and Equipment) in an amount not to exceed $27,635.00.
BACKGROUND:
The City trail system and lake area activities have grown significantly over the past 10
years. The Fire Department is charged with responding to incidents in these areas and
traditional response methods are ineffective and delay care to the citizens/visitors. A
Kawasaki 6X6 firefighting ATV can respond into the urban interface around the lake, vast
park lands and miles of trails to mitigate emergencies and fires in these areas. This
apparatus also can patrol the fireworks displays that are held at various times during the
year with less intrusion to those in attendance.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with City Purchasing Policy. Formal bids and
advertisements are not required for purchases under $50,000.00. Three quotes were
submitted as noted below. Multiple other Kawasaki dealers were contacted and no -quoted
the specification. Grapevine Kawasaki submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Grapevine Kawasaki $27,635.00
Metro Golf Cars $27,670.00
Freedom Powersports (did not meet specs) $15,915.95
Staff recommends approval.
JS/BS