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Item No. 15-250
Date: July 13, 2015
Item/Subject: ORDER, Authorizing Purchase of Buses in the Amount of $850,990
under the Delaware State Contract
Responsible Department: Community Connector
Commentary: This order will authorize the purchase of two buses by piggybacking on a
contract with the State of Delaware. The initial estimated cost per bus is $425,494. The FY 16
budget included local funding in the amount of $250,000 as a match to replace two Bangor
buses. The additional funding will come from State and Federal sources.
The State of Delaware bid was awarded to Gillig. The City currently has a number of Gillig buses
in service and is pleased with their operation and maintenance. This approach will save
significant City time and resources in maintenance of existing busses. Staff has reviewed the
Delaware contract language to ensure that the contract meets the needs of Maine operators. In
addition, staff followed up with South Portland, who used this same option last year and were
very pleased. If approved, city staff will work with Gillig to modify the specifications and
potentially lower the cost of the purchase. This request was reviewed and recommended
for approval at the Finance Committee meeting of July 7, 2015.
The contract award recommendation must be reviewed approved by the City Council as it is over
$100,000.
Manager's Comments:
Associated Information:
Budget Approval:
Legal Approval:
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CITY OF BANGOR
15-250
JULY 13, 2015
(TITLE.) Order, Authorizing Purchase of Buses in the Amount of $8501990 under the
Delaware State Contract
By the City Coundl of the Oty of Bangor.•
ORDERED,
THAT, Deborah Cyr, Finance Director is hereby authorized to execute a contract
with Gillig for the purchase of two buses.
IN CITY COUNCIL
JULY 13, 2015
MOTION MADE AND SECONDED FOR PASSAGE
PASSED
CITY CLE