Approve and award Bid # 2011-234 for the purchase and delivery of Seven (7) 2011 Model 3/4 Ton Pick Up Trucks and one (1) 2011 Model Hybrid SUV; to be utilized by the following departments:

Specification "A" - (2) Recreation & Tourism $36,380.00, (1) Public Works $18,190.00 and (1) Utilities $18,190.00.
Specification "B" - (1) Sanitation $18,875.00.
Specification "C" - (1) Sanitation $20,550.00.
Specification "D" - (1) Public Works $20,700.00.
Specification "E" - (1) Fire $27,250.00. 

On November 5, 2010, nine (9) bid packets were mailed to area vendors.  A bid tabulation is attached for your review.

Bids opened Tuesday, November 30, 2010. 

The low responsible bid meeting all specifications was received from Helfman Ford, in Stafford, for the total bid amount of $160,135.00.

It is my recommendation to award the purchase and delivery of the seven (7) 3/4 ton pick up trucks and one (1) Hybrid SUV to Helfman Ford, for the total bid amount of $160,135.00

Thank you.