The City of Monticello, Iowa
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA
RESOLUTION #12-92
Resolution to accept bids related to Fire Truck purchase and to approve
purchase of Fire Truck from Toyne, Inc.
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello Fire Department has been budgeting for and otherwise planning for the purchase of a new tanker, and
WHEREAS, in furtherance of their objective, the Fire Department. went out to bid and sought bids from five manufacturers, eventually receiving three bids, and
WHEREAS, after a careful review of the bids, it was determined that the apparent low bidder did not meet the design specifications and, after being given an opportunity to meet the specs., said low bidder increased their bid, and based thereon, was no longer the low bidder, and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that the budget provides for the purchase of this tanker unit and that purchasing the tanker unit is in the best interest of the City and the Fire Department and should be approved.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby authorize the City of Monticello Fire Chief, Mark Stoneking, to execute the Apparatus Purchase Agreement between the City of Monticello / Monticello Fire Department and Toyne, Inc., whereby the City of Monticello agrees to buy said new “tanker” at a cost of not to exceed $192,244.00.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal of the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed hereto. Done this 18th day of June, 2012.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, Monticello City Clerk