HomeMy WebLinkAboutA001 - Council Action Form dated May 27, 2025ITEM #:25
DATE:05-27-25
DEPT:FLEET
SUBJECT:FLEET REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - ONE TRUCK CHASSIS
Bidder Make / Model Year Base Bid Option Strobe
Lights
Price for Chassis
with Option Strobe
Lights
Dewey Ford of
Ankeny Ford / F450 2025 $58,972.68 $592.00 $59,564.68
Stiver's Ford of
Waukee Ford / F450 2025 $61,171.00 N/A $61,171.00
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Public Works Utility Maintenance Division currently uses one 2015 Ford light-duty
truck with utility body to support water utility maintenance staff. This truck is designated for
replacement in the 2024/25 fiscal year. The new truck chassis will have four-wheel-drive
(4WD) and dual-rear-wheels (DRW). The chassis will be equipped with a utility body, lift gate,
special lighting and accessories.
Bids for one truck chassis with 4WD and DRW were received from dealers as follows:
The Low bid for one 2025 Ford F450 Truck Chassis including the option for factory strobe
lights is from Dewey Ford of Ankeny, IA for $59,564.68. Dewey’s bid meets the specification
and is acceptable. Delivery will be after June 30, 2025.
Total Cost for new truck is as follows:
Ford F450 truck chassis with strobe $59,564.68
Estimated cost to equip the chassis for service 40,000.00
Total for completed truck $99,564.68
Funding for the truck is available as follows:
Fleet Replacement funds for #509 in July 2025 $92,416.76
Salvage value of existing truck #509 8,000.00
Available Funding for completed truck $100,416.76
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve and award this contract to Dewey Ford of Ankeny, IA for one 2025 Ford F450
truck chassis with option for strobe lights included for $59,564.68
2. Award the bid to Stiver's Ford.
3. Reject both bids and not purchase the chassis at this time.
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CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Fleet Director and Public Works staff agree the 2025 Ford F450 truck chassis from
Dewey Ford, of Ankeny will provide a reliable work truck for City staff at the best price.
Therefore, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the City Council adopt Alternative
No. 1 as described above.
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