HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/2016 Purchase of One (1) 2017 Ford Escape from the State of Il Joint Purchasing ContractItem VIII. K.: MOTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2017 FORD ESCAPE FROM THE
NORTHWEST MUNICIPAL CONFERENCE (NWMC) SURBURBAN PURCHASING COOPERATIVE
(SPC) BID.
Department: Fire Department
Information:
Fire Department vehicle 507 is scheduled for replacement in 2016. Replacement of this vehicle was deferred several
years due to the vehicle's overall good condition and low mileage. 507 is now 15 years old and showing signs of
deterioration. As 507 ages, it will likely need more frequent repairs in the future. The car is a 2001 and has well
exceeded the replacement schedule of 10 years.
Vehicle 507 is a 2001 Ford Crown Victoria originally used by Village Hall before becoming a Fire Prevention Bureau
vehicle used for daily fire inspections and public education activities. Based on expected use, the proposed new
Escape would be more fuel efficient than the current 2001 Crown Victoria. The proposed new Escape would also be
4X4 which would allow the fire department to utilize vehicle during inclement weather.
Budget Impact:
Funding for the replacement of this vehicle is reflected in the 2016 Vehicle Replacement Fund on page 300 of the
budget in account 061.80.86.00.1.000.660.004. Attached are the Vehicle Evaluation Forms.
Recommendation:
With vehicle 318 recently becoming available, consideration was given to replacing 507 with 318. However, after an
evaluation of the age and condition of 318, specifically the potential for the $9000.00 out of warranty hybrid battery
failing, this option introduced new concerns. I recommend the purchase of one (1) 2017 Ford Escape from the
NWMC/SPC bid. Contract award winner Currie Motors Ford of Frankford located in Frankford, Illinois at a cost not
to exceed $23,400. The remaining $6,600 dollars in the budget for the vehicle replacement would be used for
emergency lighting, radios and vehicle decal markings.
SUPPORTS THE FOLLOWING STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Tyne Unload Date File Name
D Reports Cover Memo 7/14/2016 507_Replacement_Veh_Eval_Forms.pdf
D SPC Bid Cover Memo 7/18/2016 SBC_bid.pdf