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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTR-45-83 REPORT # 2 y�pV/EE WS� CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE 40 TEMPERANCE STREET BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO Ll C 3A6 TELEPHONE 623-3379 REPORT TO COUNCIL JUNE 27, 1983 TR - 83 - 45 SUBJECT: TENDER T83-12, TWO ONLY 35,000 G.V.W. CAB AND CHASSIS RECOMMENDATION: It is respectfully recommended: 1 . that this report be received; and 2. that Thorncrest Ford Sales Ltd. , Islington, Ontario with a total bid in the amount of $71 ,360.00 being the lowest responsible bidder, meeting all terms specifications and conditions of Tender T83-12 be awarded the tender to supply two (2) only 1984 - 35,000 G.V.W. Cab and Chassis as required by the Department of Public Works and 3. that the funds be expended from the 1983 approved Public Works capital budget as provided. BACKGROUND AND COMMENT Tenders were publicly advertised and called for the supply and delivery of two (2) only 35,000 G.V.W. Cab and Chassis as required by the Department of Public Works. The bids were received and tabulated as follows : BIDDER TOTAL BID Thorncrest Ford Sales Ltd. , Islington, Ont. $71 ,360,00 Winslow-Gerolamy Motors Ltd. , Peterborough , Ont. $72,444.00 Scarborough Truck Centre, Agincourt, Ont. $72,569,08 Holiday Ford Sales (1980) Ltd. , , Peterborough , Ont. $74,258.00 - C' (Page 2) *Note: The total bid amounts reflect the cost for two vehicles and exclude all taxes which are exempt for this purchase. After reviewing the bids it was mutually agreed by Public Works and Purchasing to accept Thorncrest Ford Sales Ltd. as the low responsible bidder. The urgency of this report becomes necessary due to the 120 day delivery schedule which is common for this type of purchase. Respectfully submitted , D /pp D.M. Homeniuk, P.P. Purchasing and Supply Agent R.G. Dupuis , P. Eng. Director of Public Works