HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1983-148Suggested by: Administration
CITY OF KENAI
RESOLUTION NO. 83-148
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
AWARDING A CONTRACT TO HUTCHINGS CHEVROLET FOR THE PURCHASE OF
TWO 1984 POLICE CARS.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai solicited bids for the purchase of two
1984 police cars, and the following bids were received on
October 27, 1983:
Bidder Cost (2 cars)
Hutchings Chevrolet $22,947.60
Peninsula Ford 21.958.58
WHEREAS, the bid from Peninsula Ford does not meet the specifica-
tions, and as a result their cars do not have adequate space to
install radio and radar equipment, and
WHEREAS, the Hutchings Chevrolet bid is the lowest responsible
bid meeting the specifications.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that a contract be awarded to Hutchings Chevrolet
for the purchase of two 1984 police cars at a total cost of
$22,947.60.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 16th day
of November, 1983. ln0/
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TOM WAGONER, M OR
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KEN AI POLICE DEPT.
P.O. BOX 3173, KENAI, ALASKA 99611
TELEPHONE 283-7879
TO: Charles Brown, Finance Director
FROM: Richard Ross, Chief of Police
SUBJECT: Award of Bid
Re: Police Patrol Cars
DATE: November 3, 1983
Patrol car bids were opened on 20/27/83. There were two bidders that
responded to the invitation to bid for 2 ea. 1984 police cars.
1) Hutchings Chevrolet $22,947.60 (2 ea)
2) Peninsula Ford $21,958.58 (2 ea)
Recommendation
Recommend award of bid be made to Hutchings Chevrolet in the amount
of $22,947.60.
Justification
1) Peninsula Ford has advised that they cannot provide bucket seats.
2) The city shop foreman has advised that he took measurements of the
Ford interior with the bench seat. He advises that the Ford does
not have enough room to mount the radio and radar equipment that
is to be installed in these vehicles. (copy attached)
Request this item be placed on the 11/16/83 city council agenda.
Respectfully,
Chie �Richardoss
Chief of Police
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cc: William Brighton, City Manager