Request to Advertise Invitation for Bid No. 021616-1 - Purchase up to Five New, Full Size, 4 Door, 4x4, SSVs (Special Service Vehicle).
Background Information
The advertisement of Invitation for Bid No. 021616-1 for new SSVs would allow the County Fleet Department the ability to receive proposals from automobile suppliers and have the option to purchase up to five new units, during a one-year period, if necessary.
Evaluation
The vehicles mentioned in the Invitation for Bids may be needed in the Sheriff's Office fleet in the coming year. These vehicles would replace units with high mileage, that have become too expensive to operate or are inefficient, or vehicles that have been damaged and are no longer operable.
The request for a price quote on a vehicle does not mean the purchase of the vehicle, only the ability to purchase if the need arises.
Conclusion
The vehicles that would be purchased from this Invitation for Bids would be assigned to the Sheriff's Office.
Recommendation
The Public Works Division Director and the Finance Director recommend that the Board of Supervisors approve the advertisement of Invitation for Bids No. 021616-1 for the purchase of up to five new fleet vehicles as specified.
Suggested Motion
Information/Discussion/Action to authorize the advertisement of Invitation for Bid No. 021616-1 for the purchase of up to five, new full size, 4 door, 4x4, SSVs (special service vehicles) for the Gila County Sheriff's Office. (Jeff Hessenius/Steve Sanders)