TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Greg Ruddy, Director of Public Works
SUBJECT:
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Approval of the Purchase of One (1) Ford F-550 Dump Body Truck from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the Amount of $88,288.70
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BACKGROUND:
The purchase of a new Ford F-550 flatbed contractor style dump truck for the Department of Public Utilities water operations was included as part of the approved 2025 budget.
The Public Service Committee will review this matter.
CONCLUSION:
Pricing was requested from six (6) area Ford dealers. Three (3) dealers provided quotes. Results are shown below:
• $88,288.70 - Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. (unit is in stock)
• $88,885.70 - Rod Baker Ford (unit is in stock)
• $90,860.70 - D’Orazio Ford (unit would need to be ordered and built)
No response or quote was received from Hawk Ford, Sutton Ford, nor Willowbrook Ford for this item.
Sufficient funds are available for this purchase request in the 2025 Water & Sewer Capital Improvements Fund (Org 50180012, Object 557500, $88,288.70).
Section 2-438 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances states that purchases over $25,000.00 may be awarded without written specifications or bidding under certain circumstances. One of these circumstances applies:
(f) Purchases when authorized by a concurring vote of two-thirds (2/3) of the Mayor and City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based upon the above, it is recommended that the Mayor and City Council approve the purchase of one (1) Ford F-550 Dump Body Truck from Ron Tirapelli Ford, Inc. in the amount of $88,288.70.
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