PURCHASE OF 4 WHEEL DRIVE BEACH PATROL
VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that Council:

• Authorize the purchase of one (1) new Dodge Durango 4 wheel drive beach patrol vehicle from Del Amo Dodge of Torrance.

 

BACKGROUND

A request for proposal (RFP) was prepared during the month of June to solicit bids on one new 4 wheel drive beach patrol vehicle, a Dodge Durango. Sealed proposals were received and opened by the deputy City Clerk on June 29, 2000 at 2:00 PM. A total of two bids were received for this vehicle. Glenn E. Thomas Dodge of Long Beach presented a proposal of 30,313.71 (includes tax) for a year 2000 model. Del Amo Dodge of Torrance presented a proposal of 30,562.22 (includes tax) for a year 2001 model. This is a difference of $248.51. For the extra money, a year 2001 model can be acquired versus a year 2000 model. Staff recommends that Council authorize the purchase from Del Amo Dodge.

 

FISCAL IMPACT

The funds required for the replacement of this vehicle have been appropriated in the Equipment Replacement Fund for the current 2000/2001 fiscal year. (Total: $ 30,562.22 – includes tax)