80-39A
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CITY OF CHANHASSEN
CARVER AND HENNEPIN COUNTIES, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION
Dated October 13, 1980
Motion by Councilman Geving
Resolution No. 80-39A
Seconded by Councilman Pearson
AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR NEW FIRE DEPARTMENT PUMPER TRUCK
WHEREAS, it has been determined that a need exists for a new
pumper truck for the Fire Department of the City of Chanhassen, and
WHEREAS, the City has given the required notice and has
solicited sealed bids, and
WHEREAS, the low bids were from General Safety Corporation and
Pirsch & Sons, respectively, and
WHEREAS, said sealed bids have been opened and a determination
made on the basis of price, quality and conformation to City specifications,
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WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 412.311 requires that
public contracts be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AS FOLLOWS:
1. It is hereby found and determined that Pirsch & Sons, 1308
35th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin, is the lowest responsible bidder of the
parties submitting bids for the following reasons:
a. a higher degree of quality control, fit, and finish
of the products supplied by this bidder,
b. a higher degree of compatibility of equipment supplied
by this bidder with existing equipment maintained by
the fire department,
c. a higher degree of compliance with the plans and
specifications upon which the call for bids was based,
d. an easier maintenance program for the pump unit contained
in the equipment supplied by this bidder, and
e. a faster delivery time for the pumper truck.
2. The contract to provide said pumper truck is hereby awarded to
Pirsch & Sons, 1308 35th Street, Kenosha, Wisconsin,on a bid of $95,292.00.
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Passed and adopted by the
13th day of October, 1980.
Attest:
City
Yes
Mayor Hobbs
Councilman Pearson
Councilman Neveaux
Councilman Geving
No
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City Council of Chanhassen this
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Absent
Councilman SWenson
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