Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Fire and Medical

TO:	Thomas M. Markus, City Manager
FROM: CC:	Mark Bradford, Fire Chief Robert Aaron, Public Works Fleet Manager
DATE:	March 22, 2016
RE:	One (1) ton truck utility

Background

The City Commission authorized funds for the replacement of Fire and Medical department equipment in the 2016 budget process.  Bids were sent as required by the city’s purchasing policy.  Unit 611, a 2001 Ford F250, has been identified as units at the end of it useable life.  Unit 611 is a supporting unit that provides trailer towing for multiple operational trailers. This unit has met the city’s replacement criteria. The equipment replacement schedule is based on age, mileage, hours of use, and cost of maintenance and upkeep.

Staff Recommendation

Central Maintenance Garage and Fire staff recommend the purchase of one (1) one ton truck from Laird Noller Ford.  Bids were sent following the City’s purchasing policy.  Only one bid was received.

Vendor	Net Bid	Meets Specification
Laird Noller Ford	$31,850.00	Yes

Funding

Funding for this purchase was approved in the 2016 budget process.

Action

Authorize the Fire and Medical Department to purchase one (1) one ton truck form Laird Noller Ford for the amount of $31,850.00.