City of Lawrence

Finance Department

 

MEMORANDUM

 

DATE:

January 5, 2006

 

 

TO:

Mike Wildgen

 

City Manager

 

 

FROM:

Alan D. Landis

 

Purchasing Specialist

 

The Police Department is requesting to purchase 2 new BMW R1150 RT-P motorcycles from Engle Motors, Inc.  This is a sole source purchase because BMW has a very strict policy on franchise sales areas.  These motorcycles are to replace the two highest mileage units from the existing fleet.  The total cost is $36,806.00 which is available in the 2006 Police Department Budget, account # 001-2160-561.60-08.

 

 

Recommendation Action: 

Approve purchase from Engle Motors, Inc. for two (2) BMW motorcycles in the amount of $36, 806.00.

 

 

cc:

Dave Corliss

Chief Olin

 

Frank Reeb

Morley Bregman

 

Bobbie Walthall

Steve Stewart

 

Diane Trybom