HomeMy WebLinkAboutTR-62-82 w`5� Kp.1FDG[ D Ur REPORT #2
CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF NEWCASTLE
40 TEMPERANCE STREET
BOWMANVILLE, ONTARIO
ry LiC3A6 TELEPHONE 623-3379
REPORT TO THE COUNCIL MEETING HELD OCTOBER 18, 1982
TR- 62 - 82
SUBJECT : TENDER - FIRE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES T82-6
RECOMMENDATION :
It is respectfully recommended that :
1. That this report be received; and
2 . That G.M. C. Truck Centre , Toronto, Ontario with a bid in
the amount of $15 , 995 . 00 being the lowest responsible
bidder meeting all terms and specifications of tender
T82-6 (Part A) for an aluminum body Step Van be awarded
the tender to supply One (1) 1981 G.M.C. Model TP31442
Step Van to the Town of Newcastle.
3. That Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. , Courtice, Ontario with a
bid in the amount of $8 , 146. 72 being the lowest respon-
sible bidder meeting all terms and specifications of
tender T82-6 ( (Part B) , be awarded the tender to supply
one ( 1) 1983 Chev. Malibu Classic Mid Size Station Wagon
to the Town of Newcastle and a transfer of funds be
accepted in the amount of $646 . 00 to supplement the budget
allocations from account # 7102-0131-00005-5 ,
BACKGROUND AND COMMENT :
Tender T82-6 was recently called for the supply of one. (1) Step Van
('00 k-r a)
(Part A) and one (1) 1983 Mid Size Station Wagon/for the Fire
Department fleet .
A tabulation of the bids are as follows :
Part A - Step Van
Bidder Bid Amount
(Steel Body) (Aluminum Body)
G.M.C. '°'ruck Centre
Toronto, Ont . - $ 15 , 995 . 00 ( 1981) }
Cowan Pontiac Buick $ 14 , 890. 00 (1983) $ 17, 575. 00 (1983)
Bowmanville, Ont .
Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. ,
Courtice, Ont . $ 14, 353 .45 (1983) - �'
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Part B - Mid Size Station Wagon ( 1983)
Bidder Bid Amount
Roy Nichols Motors Ltd. $8 , 146 . 72
Courtice, Ont .
Cowan Pontiac Buick Ltd. $9 , 244. 00
Bowmanville, Ont .
In view of a restricted budget allocation for a Step Van , specifications
were designed to attract bids for an aluminum or steel body type van of
any recent model year for a new vehicle. The steel body step van was
specified, in the event , an aluminum body was not bid or the cost of an
aluminum type would not be affordable, The initial preference of the
Fire Department was to specify an aluminum body considering a life
expectancy of 15-20 years , light weight and an extra sturdy box for
retrofitting. Although 18" dual rear wheels were specified, the
recommended bidder is providing 19" wheels whereas all other bids only
specify 16" wheels which unfortunately does not meet required specif-
ications. In view of the above, the immediate availability of the
vehicle and the extra optional equipment being provided it is recom-
mended that the bid from G.M.C. Truck Centre be accepted. The cost
of this Step Van will be allocated to account no, 7102-0504-00001-7
which is within the budget provisions .
After review and analysis of the bids for the mid size station wagon
by the Fire Department and Purchasing it was agreed that the afore-
mentioned recommendation be accepted and that the cost be allocated to
account number 7105-0504-00001-7 which. would involve a transfer of
$646. 00 from account # 7102-0131-00005--5, The Treasurer has been
consulted in regard to the transfer proposed and can accomodate the
request to supplement the previously provided allocation of funds .
Respectfully submitted,
fr'
/pp Dennis M, Homeniuk, P'P. •
Purchasing and Supply Agent