Consent 1.A.4.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 10/15/2019
- TITLE
- Delay Bid Award - One New Current Model Forklift
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Bids for the new forklift for the Public Works Water Quality Division will be received on Tuesday, October 15. This is the same day as the next City Council meeting. City staff will need additional time to review the submitted bids and are asking Council to delay the bid award until the October 28, 2019 City Council meeting. This purchase will replace an existing forklift that is included in the FY 2020 Equipment Replacement Plan.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- Approve delaying the bid award, or;
- Disapprove delaying the bid award.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Invitation for Bids was advertised on September 27, October 4 and October 11, with a bid opening date of October 15. There is sufficient funds in the FY 2020 budget for the Water Quality Division.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council delay the bid award to purchase the new current model forklift until the October 28, 2019 Council meeting.