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BID OPENING: SEPTEMBER 11, 2000 <br /> DECATUR PUBLIC TRANSIT SYSTEM <br /> - PURCHASE OF ONE PICKUP TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW AND LIFT GATE- <br /> On August 11, 2000, the Decatur Public Transit System advertised for sealed bids for furnishing <br /> the City with one pickup truck with snow plow and lift gate. A notice was placed in the Herald <br /> & Review and notices were mailed to 39 area car and truck dealerships. Six dealerships <br /> requested and were sent the full bid package, including vehicle specifications and bidding <br /> instructions. <br /> Two completed bids were received by the appointed time for bid opening on September l lth. <br /> Bids were received from Northtown Ford, Inc., and Bob Ridings, Inc. Following are the bids of <br /> each company: <br /> BIDDER YEAR/MAKE/MODEL BID <br /> Northtown Ford, Inc. 2001 Ford F250 4X4 $28,070.00 <br /> Bob Ridin s, Inc. 2001 Dod e Ram 2500 $27,595.00 <br /> Both bids were acceptable with respect to the vehicle specifications, although both bids <br /> contained slight variances from the stated specifications. For example both vehicles offered <br /> have a slightly smaller payload than required in the bid specifications. The variances offered <br /> are acceptable, and all other requirements of the bidding process have been satisfactorily met. <br /> � � �! <br /> Paul McChancy <br /> Mass Transit Administr or <br />� September 11, 2000 <br />