Title
Resolution accepting the recommendation of the City Manager approving the decision pursuant to the provisions of the Procurement Code Section 2-770 "Sole Source Procurement" to select South Florida Trolley Co. to purchase Vehicle Number 733 in the amount of $30,000.00.
Background:
RECOMMENDATION OF THE CITY MANAGER
The City Manager recommends approval of this item pursuant to the Public Hearing scheduled for August 28, 2007 to award South Florida Trolley Co. the purchase of Vehicle Number 733 in the amount of $30,000.00 as is.
BRIEF HISTORY
The Procurement Division received the request to purchase Trolley Number 733 from the Trolley Division of Public Works Department. Prepare and advertised a Public Hearing scheduled for August 28, 2007 to choose South Florida Trolley Co. as the Sole Source Vendor for this vehicle.
The Trolley Division of the Public Works Department has been leasing this vehicle for the amount of $3,750.00 monthly, resulting in an annual disbursement of $45,000.00. This purchase will result in a savings amount of $15,000.00 for the first year.
The Trolley Division has reported that this vehicle is extremely reliable and is often counted on to perform during times of equipment maintenance and shortages.