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TO: Mayor Robert J. O’Connor
FROM: Joseph Hopp, Superintendent of Maintenance Services
DATE: April 6,2017
SUBJECT:
Resolution to accept the low bid from Advantage Chevrolet for two cargo vans in the amount of $47,912.22 for the Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions.
PURPOSE:
The Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions operate cargo vans. Both divisions have been approved in the 2017 budget replacement vans that meet the replacement criteria for the respected class of vehicles
BACKGROUND:
The City solicited bids from area GMC and Chevrolet dealers. Coffman Truck Sales and Advantage Chevrolet were the two that submitted bids. Advantage, located at 9510 Joliet Road in Hodgkins, Illinois provided the low bid for both vans; Police 3500 van $23,821.91 and the Water Meter 2500 van $24,090.31 for a total of $47,912.22.
DISCUSSION:
The purchase of these Chevrolet vans will assure that the both the Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions have a reliable fleet.
Account 255-3536-421-6620 has $29,000 reserved to fund the purchase of a cargo van for the Police and account 510-4062-511-6620 has $30,000 reserved to fund the purchase of a cargo van for the Water Meter Division.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no impact on other divisions or City services.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
That City Council approves a resolution to accept the low bid from Advantage Chevrolet for two cargo vans in the amount of $47,912.22 for the Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions.
cc: Alderman O’Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to accept the low bid from Advantage Chevrolet for two cargo vans in the amount of $47,912.22 for the Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions..
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, the Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions operate cargo vans. Both divisions have been approved in the 2017 budget replacement vans that meet the replacement criteria for the respected class of vehicles, and
WHEREAS, The City solicited bids from area GMC and Chevrolet dealers. Coffman Truck Sales and Advantage Chevrolet were the two that submitted bids. Advantage, located at 9510 Joliet Road in Hodgkins, Illinois provided the low bid for both vans; Police 3500 van $23,821.91 and the Water Meter 2500 van $24,090.31 for a total of $47,912.22, and
WHEREAS, Account 255-3536-421-6620 has $29,000 reserved to fund the purchase of a cargo van for the Police and account 510-4062-511-6620 has $30,000 reserved to fund the purchase of a cargo van for the Water Meter Division and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: That City Council approves a resolution to accept the low bid from Advantage Chevrolet for two cargo vans in the amount of $47,912.22 for the Police Patrol and Water Meter Divisions.
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