Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Animal Control Division

TO: CC:	Tom Markus, City Manager Diane Stoddard, Interim City Manager
FROM: CC:	Teri Pierce, Animal/Parking Division Manager Robert Aaron, Public Works Fleet Manager
DATE:	3/17/2016
RE:	Two (2) Animal Control Replacements

Background

The City Commission authorized funds for the replacement of two (2) animal control vans in the 2016 budget process.  Bids were sent as required by the city’s purchasing policy.  Unit 177, a 2001 Ford E250, and Unit 172, a 2006 E250, have been identified as units at the end of their useable life.  These units have 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 Animal Control staff recommends the purchase of two (2) 2016 Ford Transit Vans 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	$68,968.00	Yes

Funding

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

Action

Authorize the Animal Control to purchase two (2) 2016 Ford Transit vans from Laird Noller Ford for the amount of $68,968.00.