HomeMy WebLinkAbout1970-057 CCR Member john Leary introduced the following
resolution and moved its adoption;
RESOLUTION NO. 70 -57
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING BID AND APPROVING EXECUTION OF
CONTRACT
WHEREAS, on March 30, 1970 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 70 -38
approving specifications for a 1250 G. P.M. fire pumper and directing advertisement
for bids; and
WHEREAS, only one bid was received prior to the established bid receipt
deadline, that bid being submitted by the American LaFrance Company; and
WHEREAS, the bid comprehends a 1500 G. P.M. pumper as contrasted to
the specified 1250 G.P.M. capacity; and
WHEREAS, the bid contains certain specified options as follows:
American LaFrance Custom 11 1000" with
Continental "N" Engine and Specified
Automatic Transmission $48,463.00
Deduct Alternate for "Straight" Transmission 4,007.00
Add Alternate for Diesel Engine 238.00; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager reports his recommendation that the above
bid represents competitive prices; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager reports that the additional 250 G.P.M. capacity
beyond the capacity specified costs approximately $500.00 and therefor represents
a 20% increase in capacity at less than 2% increase in cost; and
WHEREAS, accumulative rated pumping capacity is a prime factor in the
determination of municipal fire ratings for insurance purposes:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota that the bid of American LaFrance in the amount of
$48,701.00 for furnishing one (1) 1500 G.P. M. fire pumper with an automatic trans-
mission as specified and with the diesel engine as proposed be accepted.
Resolution No. 70 -57
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute a contract with said bidder.
May 11, 1970
Date Mayor
ATTEST.- -v-
Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Theodore Willard and upon vote being taken thereon,
the following voted in favor thereof: Philip Cohen, John Leary, Vernon Ausen,
Howard Heck and Theodore Willard;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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