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F. Bid #346 - Compact TractorlMower (Parks Department) <br />The Board reviewed memo of Purchasing Manager Goodrich: <br />TO:Board of County Commissioners DATE: April 24, 1987 <br />THRU: Joseph A. Bair <br />Director, Budge Office <br />FROM <br />• <br />Caroly Goodrich, Manager <br />Purchasing Department <br />FILE: <br />SUBJECT: IRC Bid #346 -One (1) New <br />Compact Tractor with Mid -Mount <br />Mower for the Parks Department <br />REFERENCES: <br />Recommendation <br />The low bid was submitted by Fletcher Small Enginein the amount of <br />$6200.00 for a Dixie Chopper #6024. However, it is a gas powered <br />commercial mower, not a diesel power tractor with mower as called <br />for in the specifications. <br />The next low bid was submitted by Taylor & Munnell Machine Works, <br />Ft. Pierce, in the amount of $6235.00 for a Case International <br />Model 244. The bid meets specifications. <br />Staff recommends that IRC #346 be awarded to Taylor & Munnell <br />Machine Works in the amount of $6235.00 for a Case International <br />Model 244. <br />Intended Use of Capital Equipment <br />This piece of equipment will be used by the Parks Department for the <br />additional mowing that the County is assuming from the State. <br />Source of Funds <br />$8000.00 for the purchase of a tractor and mower was approved for <br />FY86/87 in the Parks Department budget. <br />Bid Data <br />IRC #346 was advertised on March 30, 31, April 1, 1987. Bids were <br />received Wednesday, April 22, 1987 at 2 P.M. 5 Bids were received. <br />ON MOTION by Commissioner Bird, SECONDED by Com- <br />missioner Eggert, the Board unanimously awarded <br />Bid #346 for a Case International Model 244 Tractor <br />with Mid -Mount Mower to Taylor & Munnell Machine <br />Works in the amount of $6235 as being the lowest <br />and best bid meeting specifications. <br />1981 <br />7 <br />BOOK 68 F E 21 d <br />