HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020/10/27-Attachments-M&C 20-0785City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/27/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0785
LOG NAME: 13P20-0182 ITB - 1500 SERIES 1/2 TON CLASS 1 SERVICE TRUCKS LH
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize Rejection of All Responses to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0182 for Half Ton Class 1 Service Trucks for the Water Department through
the Property Management Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the rejection of all responses to Invitation to Bid (ITB) 20-0182 for sixteen (16) 1500 series 1/2
ton class 1 service trucks, for the Water Department through the Property Management Department.
DISCUSSION:
The Property Management Department (PMD) approached the Purchasing Division for assistance with buying service trucks to be used by the
Water Department for maintenance and installation of the City of Fort Worth's water and sewer systems.
On July 1, 2020, Purchasing issued ITB 20-0182 for sixteen service trucks for the Water Department through Property Management. Notice of the
ITB was advertised in the Fort Worth Star -Telegram on July 1, 2020, July 8, 2020 and July 15, 2020. The Purchasing Division received one
response from Grapevine DCJ, however it did not meet bid specifications. Grapevine DCJ submitted a class 2 service truck when the solicitation
was for a class 1.
Purchase of these service trucks will be completed utilizing PMD-Fleet Chassis and Body Contracts that are currently being developed.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office bT. Jay Chapa 5804
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525
Laurena Hamilton 8321