HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1986/10/28 Item 07COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
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Meeting Date 10/28/86
ITEM TITLE: Resolution ~-~7 ~3 Accepting bid and awarding contract for
removal of fire rescue body and installing on new cab and
chassis truck
• SUBMITTED BY: Director of Finance
REVIEWED BY: City Manager ~ (4/5ths Yote: Yes No X )
Bids were received and opened at 3:00 p.m. on October 13, 1986, in the office
of the Purchasing Agent for the removal of the fire rescue body from a 1967
Dodge truck and installing on a 1986 International cab and chassis truck.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council adopt the resolution awarding the contract to
La Mesa Sheet Metal Works, Inc.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
Bids were advertised and proposal forms were mailed to five truck body firms
that have performed work for the City previously. The firms are as follows:
La Mesa Sheet Metal Works - La P~1esa
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DeNardi & Woods - San Diego
D & H Truck Equipment - San Diego
Condor Carriage Co. - E1 Cajon
- BEBCO - E1 Cajon
The bid specifications included construction of a half cab protective
extension for a compartment for firefighters to ride on the truck. A pre-bid
conference was held for inspection of the equipment and revi ew of the
specifications on October 2, 1986.
The five prospective bidders were called four days prior to the bid opening to
remi~~o them of the due date. La Mesa Sheet Metal Works, Inc. submitted the
only bid. The bid was $17,354.38.
After the bid opening, the Purchasing Agent called the four firms that didn't
bid. The comments ranged from "too busy," "small profit job," and "La Mesa
Sheet Metal has rnost experience in fire truck modification."
r The bid of La Mesa Sheet Metal Works, Inc. is within budget and is acceptable
to the Director of Public Safety.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are available in following account:
Account No. Amount Budget Appropriation
705-7050-5565 $17,354.38 $19,000
WPC 0152U
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by the City Council of
Chula Vista, California
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