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� � � <br /> � PURCHASING & INTERNAL SERVICES MEMORANDUM <br /> #O1 - 03 � <br /> January 4, 2001 <br /> TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members <br /> FROM: Steve Garman, City Manager <br /> Beth Couter, Financial Management Director <br /> Deborah M. Perry, Purchasing Supervisor�� <br /> SUBJECT: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES BID <br /> Attached you will find a bid summary for two sport utility vehicles to be used by the Fire <br /> Department. These vehicles are a new level of service. <br /> The low bid does not meet City of Decatur specifications in the following areas: <br /> Citv of Decatur Bob Ridings, Inc. <br /> 1) These vehicles shall be equipped with 1) 500 CCA. These vehicles require radio <br /> standard size heavy duty battery. equipment and possibly mobile data <br /> 600 CCA minimum. terminals. They may also need to <br /> operate emergency lights and this <br /> requires the need for a heavy duty <br /> battery. In addition, the Jeep Cherokee <br /> Sport does not physically allow enough <br /> space to mount the radio and the MDT. <br /> 2) The rear door shall be equipped with 2) Flip up glass not available. The flip up <br /> flip up rear glass and separate lift gate. rear glass allows access to items stored <br /> in the cargo area, such as turn out gear, <br /> and investigative equipment. <br /> The second low bid of Smokey Jennings meets City of Decatur specifications in the two areas <br /> mentioned above. <br /> It is staff recommendation to accept the bid of Smokey Jennings to furnish two (2) 2001 <br /> Chevrolet CT10506 4 door Blazers for$23,525 each or$47,050 total. <br />