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AGENDA TITLE: Specifications and Advertisement for Bids for Pickup for Public Works Inspector
MEETING DATE: September 6, 1995
PREPARED BY: Public Works Director
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council approve the specifications for the above vehicle
and authorize advertising for bids.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The vehicle to be replaced, used by one of the Public Works
Inspectors, is a Chevrolet S-10. Due to the type of equipment
used for various testing procedures, this vehicle has proven to be
too small.
Upon review of new models of mid-size extended cab pickups, it was found that all the truck beds are
similar in size, except for that of the Dodge Dakota Club Cab. The current vehicle bed is approximately
37 cubic feet; new Ford and Chevrolet beds are 37 and 41 cubic feet, respectively, and the Dodge is
46 cubic feet. Additionally, because of the necessity of a lockable protective cover, access to the front
and center of the bed is limited. A full-size truck bed is taller (51 inches versus 45.5 inches for the
Dakota) making access even more difficult. Due to the need for additional cargo bed space and the
extended cab, staff recommends the bid be based on the Dodge only. Model -specific specifications are
attached (Exhibit A).
We request authorization to reassign the old vehicle, consider it for trade-in value, or dispose of it
through auctioneers Roger Ernst and Associates of Modesto.
FUNDING: Originally Budgeted:
Budgeted Fund:
Current Appropriation:
Total Project Estimate:
Planned Bid Opening Date:
1995/97
12.0 (Equipment Replacement Fund)
$19,900
$19,900
Wednesday, September 20, 1995
Jack. Ronsko
Works Director
Prepared by Dennis J. Callahan, Building and Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
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Building and Equipment Maintenance Superintendent
Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
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EXHIBIT A
PICKUP TRUCK
SPECIFICATIONS
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS EXCEPTIONS
TRUCK The truck shall be a 1995 Dodge Dakota Club -Cab Sport
model pickup.
ENGINE 3.9 Liter V-6 Engine, 175 Horsepower, 225 pound feet of
torque, minimum.
TRANSMISSION Automatic 4 speed.
HEATER/ Fresh -air type with air conditioning.
DEFROSTER -A/C
STEERING
Power -assisted rack and pinion.
BRAKES
Power -assisted front disc, rear drum with antilock.
RADIO
AM/FM with clock.
WINDSHIELD &
Tinted, non -glare.
ALL GLASS
SEATS
Premium cloth 60/40 split bench with center armrest, Quartz
in color.
TIRES & WHEELS
P215/75RI5 minimum, styled steel wheels or full wheel
covers minimum.
MIRRORS
Standard right and left.
FLOOR
Black rubber mat minimum.
COVERING
COLOR
Factory white with factory side moldings. No exterior stripes
or graphics will be allowed.
TRUCK BED
47 cubic feet, double-wall construction
FUEL TANK
22 -gallon
BUMPERS
Chrome bumpers front and rear, factory standard minimum.
3 year/36,000 mile bumper -to -bumper warranty.
WARRANTY
NOTE Special factory packages which meet all standard
equipment in the Sport package may be substituted for cost
savings with documentation provided to show equipment
and savings at time of bid.
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