Bids were received by the Street/Traffic Division for the Public Works Department on November 9, 2010, to purchase (2) 5-yard Double Dump Trucks with sanders and plow assemblies.  The Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP) and the FY 2011 budget contain these purchases.  The cost of 5-year warranties will be included in the bid price.  Staff is requesting additional time to review the bids and will make a recommendation at the December 13, 2010 City Council meeting.

The City Council may:

• Approve the award of the (2) 5 yd Double Dumps Trucks
• Reject all bids and not award the purchase of the (2) 5yd Double Dumps.
• Delay bid award until the December 13th Council Meeting.

The City received 3 bids for these Double Dump trucks as shown below:

Vendor	Bid	Trade-In	Warranty
IState	$142,145  (x2)	Unit 1 - $15,500 Unit 2 - $18,500	$2,575
Motor Power	$137,254 (x2)	Unit 1 - $15,500 Unit 2 - $18,500	$2,650
Bison Ford	$134,633 (x2)	Unit 1 - $15,500 Unit 2 - $18,500	$3,030

Staff recommends delaying bid award until December 13, 2010.