Resolution approving the purchase of three chassis and three bodies for solid waste trucks, with three trade-ins, from Elliot Equipment Company of Davenport, Iowa in the amount of $591,051, CIP #10503. [All Wards]

A Request for Proposals was issued on December 14, 2021 and sent to vendors that sell chassis and bodies. On January 4, 2022 the Purchasing Division opened and read three responses. See tabulation attached.  

The proposals submitted were scored on the following criteria: 1) Scope of Services - 20%, 2) Operation - 30%, 3) Pricing -25%, 4) Conformance to Specified Requirements -15%, 5) Background of Vendor - 10%.  The evaluation committee consisted of staff from the Solid Waste and Fleet Divisions. Elliot Equipment Company scored the highest overall for three chassis and three bodies.     

The purchase is for three chassis and three bodies from Elliot Equipment Company and trading-in three solid waste vehicles. Funding for this purchase is from CIP #10503 for $591,051. These funds are from the sale of General Obligation Bonds.