TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of Purchase One (1) Ford F250 Service Truck from Rod Baker Ford in the Amount of $66,063.70
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BACKGROUND:
The Electric Division is in need a replacement service truck. The existing vehicle is included in the long-range vehicle replacement program. After consultations with the Electric Division, the Ford F250 was selected as the vehicle of choice.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Vehicle pricing was requested from seven (7) area Ford dealers for a Ford F250 cab chassis. Two (2) dealers provided quotes. Results are shown below:
• $66,063.70 - Rod Baker Ford
• $72,327.70 - Ron Tirapelli Ford
Although there is a potential delay of the delivery of this vehicle if purchased at this time, the build dates for the 2026 model year have not yet been set. The base price for this unit is also expected to increase next year. It is in the best interest of the City to purchase a new unit this year versus ordering a unit next year with an unknown delivery date.
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases whose estimated cost is in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00) may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. One (1) of these circumstances applies:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council;
Sufficient funds exist utilizing the Public Works Vehicle Replacement Fund (Org 30190000, Object 557500, $66,063.70) for this purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of one (1) Ford F250 Service Truck, in the amount of $66,063.70, on behalf of Rod Baker Ford.
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