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PROPOSED BID RECOMMENDATION
Request: Requesting authorization for the Forest Preserve District of Cook County (the "Preserves") to enter into a contract with American Alternative Fuel LLC, West Coxsackie, New York
Reason: Contract 14-53-515-Rebid consists of propane conversions to Preserve vehicles and on-site training. The Facilities and Fleet department is installing concrete pads and bollards for propane fuel dispensers within the next sixty (60) days (Contract 14-53-107, 14-53-108, 14-53-109) across 11 Preserve sites to fuel twenty-six (25) new Ford Taurus Interceptors in addition to one (1) Ford F-150, all of which are being converted for use of propane fuel. The Preserves also currently have sixteen (16) propane mowers within its fleet and wants to include more vehicles/equipment to reduce the Preserves carbon footprint.
Bid Opening Date: Sealed bids were received, opened, and publicly read at the Bid Opening on 4/23/2014
Bid Results:
1. American Alternative Fuel, $165,100.00
2. Wright Bros Auto Service Corporation and Bunge's Tire & Auto, $184,500.00
Estimated Fiscal Impact: $165,100.00
Contract Period: (Ninety) 90 days from Notice to Proceed
Account(s): Maintenance Outlays, 09-6300
District(s): Districtwide
Concurrence(s):
The vendor has met the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance provision.
The Chief Attorney and Comptroller have approved this item.