HomeMy WebLinkAboutA029 - April 28, 2026, Regular Meeting of the Ames City CouncilITEM #:33
DATE:04-28-26
DEPT:FLEET
SUBJECT:FLEET REPLACEMENT PROGRAM - ONE TRUCK CHASSIS
COUNCIL ACTION FORM
BACKGROUND:
The City's Public Works Street Maintenance Division requires the replacement of a
maintenance truck used for general service and snow removal operations. This truck is
designated for replacement in the 2025/26 fiscal year. The new truck chassis will have four-
wheel drive (4WD) and dual-rear wheels (DRW). The cab and chassis will eventually be
upfitted with a 10-foot flat bed, provisions for a front plow, and a slide-in material spreader,
which will be procured in a future bid. The front plow and material spreader have their own
escrow funding.
Bids for one truck chassis with 4WD and DRW were received from dealers as follows:
Bidder Make/Model Cost
Stew Hansen Dodge of
Urbandale, Iowa RAM 5500 $64,512
Stiver's Ford Lincoln of
Waukee, Iowa Ford F550 $67,652
Dewy Ford of Ankeny, Iowa Ford F550 $67,902
Fleetside Ford, LLC of
Osceola, Iowa Ford F550 $69,360
The low bid for one 2026 RAM 5500 Truck Cab and Chassis is from Stew Hansen Dodge of
Urbandale, IA, for $64,512. Stew Hansen Dodge's bid meets the specifications and is
acceptable. Delivery will be after June 30, 2026.
Purchase price for chassis from Fleetside Ford $ 64,512
Estimate for upfitting with flatbed & lighting $15,000
Estimated Total Cost $79,512
Funding is available for this purchase as follows:
Replacement Funds at time of delivery $84,004
Salvage value of equipment being replaced $15,000
Available funding $99,004
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve and award this contract to Stew Hansen Dodge of Urbandale, IA for one 2026
5500 Dodge RAM Truck Cab and Chassis for $64,512.
2. Award the bid to another vendor.
3. Reject all bids and do not purchase the cab and chassis at this time.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Fleet Director and Public Works staff agree the 2026 RAM 5500 Truck Cab and
Chassis from Stew Hansen Dodge of Urbandale, IA 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.