The approved 2019 Capital Budget for Public Works appropriates $40,100 for the replacement of one of the Administrative vehicles. The current vehicle is in excess of ten years old, and has been deemed by the PW Fleet Unit in need of replacement. The current vehicle will be surplused in accordance with Village guidelines.
Staff is proposing to purchase a 2020 Ford Interceptor at a total cost of $36,249 through the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC). SPC is a joint purchasing program for local communities to obtain better prices through economies of scale. The SPC represents 143 municipalities in the six County area of Northern Illinois and is administered through the Northwest Municipal Conference.
This year's award is through Currie Motors of Frankfort, IL. The Village has worked with Currie Motors in the past and found them to be acceptable. Funds are available in Account No. 621-9003-572.50-05 VH9501 for this purchase.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Village Board award the bid to Currie Motors of Frankfort, Illinois in the amount of $36,249 for the purchase of a 2020 Ford Interceptor for Public Works Administration, and authorize Staff to execute the necessary contracts.