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Alternatives and Analvsis <br />The low bid was submitted by General GMC, West Palm Beach, Fl., in. <br />the amount of $34,495.00. The Bid meets specifications. <br />We have received a letter from Fred Mensing, Sebastian, F1. stating he <br />was not bidding this truck because he feels the specifications written <br />were for inferior pieces of equipment. However, Fleet Management, Public <br />Works and Purchasing have reviewed the bids and feel the low bid is adequate <br />for the County's needs. Memos are attached from Jack McCorkle and Albert <br />VanAuken <br />Recommendation and Funding <br />Staff recommends IRC #335 be awarded to the low -bidder, General GMC. <br />Funds are budgeted in Account #111-214-.541-066.42. <br />Chairman Scurlock expressed concern about the utilization of <br />vehicles and equipment, as it seemed to him that we keep buying <br />additional dump trucks and he wanted to be sure that we don't <br />overbuy, especially when we are spending $30,000-$40,000 for one <br />vehicle. He felt we should take a hard look at the scheduling of <br />the existing equipment. <br />Public Works Director Jim Davis advised that they have 10 <br />dump trucks and try to utilize the smaller trucks for drainage <br />ditch maintenance, etc., while using the 12-14 yard trucks to <br />carry fill for road projects and other operations. He reported <br />that they have not added any new vehicles to the fleet; these are <br />replacements. <br />Commissioner Eggert asked if we are losing money in the long <br />run because we are not looking at a higher level of equipment <br />than what we are purchasing, and Sonny Dean, Director of General <br />Services, explained that it is hard to justify the initial amount <br />whenever you step up into very expensive equipment like the Mack <br />or the Reo. It just is not cost effective. <br />9 BOOK 7 rvA- 84 <br />FEB 2 1937 <br />