Two bids were received by the Street/Traffic Division for the Public Works Department on December 3, 2019 to purchase two (2) Current Model Articulated Motor Patrols.  This purchase will replace existing units 1209 and 1219 that are included in the FY20 Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP).

City Council may:

• Approve purchasing Two (2) current model Articulated Motor Patrols, or;
• Disapprove the purchase.  The existing units are nearing the end of their useful life.

The budgeted amount in FY20 is $540,000.  The City received 2 bids for the two (2) Current model Articulated Motor Patrols as shown below:

Bidder	Net Bid	Trade In	Warranty	Total Bid
Tractor & Equipment	$552,000.00	1209     $15,000.00 1219     $  3,500.00	$4450 x 2 = $8,900.00	$542,400.00
RDO Equipment	$572,000.00	1209     $15,000.00 1219     $20,000.00	$4361 x 2 = $8,722.00	$545,722.00

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the low bid and purchase the two (2) current model Articulated Motor Patrols from Tractor & Equipment in the amount of $542,400.  This includes the trade amount of $18,500 for unit 1209 and 1219 and the 5-year transmission/engine warranty in the amount of $4,450 x 2 =$8,900.