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COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date 5/7/91
ITEM TITLE: Resolution t'lSfJ Accepting bids and awarding contract
for purchase of Engine Analyzer/Tester
SUBMITTED BY: Director of FinanceJ)f
REVIEWED BY: City Manager~ (4/5ths Vote: Yes___No~)
Bids were received and opened at 3:00 p.m. on April 24,1991, in the office of
the Purchasing Agent for the purchase of one Engine Analyzer/Bar 90 Tester.
The unit will be used by the Equipment Maintenance Division.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council accept bids and award the contract to Sun
Electric Corporation.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
Bi ds were advertised and mailed to four prospective vendors with two bi ds
received.
Bidder FreiClht Amount Sales Tax Total
Allen Testproducts $ 0 $25,863.75 $1,810.46 $27,674.21
San Diego, CA
Sun Electric Corporation 330.58 35,914.00 2,523.98 38,758.56
San Diego, CA
Bid specifications were prepared requesting the latest technology and updating
capability in diagnostic engine analyzing and emission testing equipment. The
expected 1 i fe of the equi pment, with full update capabil ity, is eight to ten
years.
The low bid of Allen Testproducts Models 61-170/99-640 Analyzer/Tester doesn't
meet specifications in the following areas.
1. Specifications required a single unit Analyzer and Tester to
interface information on the visual display monitor. This allows
the mechanic to view one screen only instead of looking at two.
The Allen product is not a single unit, it requires dual monitors.
2. Specifications required an IBM based microprocessor engine
analyzer with the capability of accepting program disks. This
microprocessor provides information on standard computer paper
and is the latest technology in this type of equipment. The
Allen model is not IBM based which is a disadvantage because most
program disks are IBM.
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3. The capabil ity to handl e CD-ROM dri ve to accept General Motors
"Expertec" module and the Mitchell Maintenance module is
required. The General Motors module provides updated information
of problems encountered with GM vehicles, recommends solutions
for repairs, part number and part description. The Mitchell
module provides all the information printed in their shop manuals
and the ability to print out on computer paper any desired
portion of the manual. The Allen module does not have the
capability of accepting the expertec or Mitchell Maintenance
module.
4. The Analyzer is required to receive down loading information from
hand held diagnostic testers. Vehicles will be road tested prior
to repairing the vehicle. A hand held tester will be attached to
the computer plug on the vehicle which transmits a signal to the
hand held Tester. This information is then down loaded to the
analyzer and printout showing problem areas is printed. The
Allen model does not have the ability to accept downloading from
hand held diagnostic testers.
In summary, the Allen Testproduct Analyzer/Tester doesn't meet specifications
and will not provide the equipment desired to analyze today's complex vehicle
systems.
The bid of Sun Electric Corporation meets or exceeds specifications. An added
advantage to the equipment is the provision to accept a bar code scanner when
the State of Cal ifornia requires it. This equipment is acceptable and it is
the recommendation of the Deputy Director of Public Work/Operations that this
unit be purchased.
FISCAL IMPACT: The FY 90-91 budget provides sufficient funds for the
purchase of this equipment.
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RESOLUTION NO.~O
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING BIDS
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF ENGINE
OF THE CITY OF
AND AWARDING
ANALYZER/TESTER
The City Council of the City of Chula Vista does hereby
resolve as follows:
WHEREAS, the following two bids were received and opened
at 3:00 p.m. on the 24th day of April, 1991, in the office of the
purchasing Agent of the City of Chula Vista for the purchase of
one Engine Analyzer/Bar 90 Tester:
Bidder Freight Amount Sales Tax Total
Allen Testproducts $ 0 $25,863.75 $1,810.46 $27,674.21
San Diego, CA
Sun Electric Corp. 330.58 35,914.00 2,523.98 38,758.56
San Diego, CA
WHEREAS, the low bid of
61-170/99-640 Analyzer/Tester does
numerous areas: and
Allen Testproducts Models
not meet specifications in
WHEREAS, the bid
specifications in all areas
scanner and is acceptable
Works/Operations: and
of Sun
except
to the
Electric Corporation meets
in the printer and bar code
Deputy Director of Public
WHEREAS, it has been recommended that said contract be
awarded to Sun Electric Corporation who has assured the City that
they are a licensed vendor in the State of California and can
produce an acceptable performance bond.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of
the City of Chula vista does hereby accept said two bids, and
does hereby award the contract for said engine analyzer/tester to
Sun Electric corporation in the amount of $38,758.56 to be
completed in accordance with the specifications as approved by
the Deputy Director of Public works/Operations of the City of
Chula Vista.
BE
Chula Vista
contract for
IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor of the City of
is hereby authorized and directed to execute said
and on behalf of the City of Chul Vista.
Lyman Christopher, Director of
Finance
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Presented by
City Attorney
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