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Bell & Howard Chevrolet $39,878.79 (Corsica)
Boggs Motor Company $42,513.51 (Dodge Spirit)
Alternate $51,903.45 ( " Intrepid)
Mooresville Motor Co. $41,620.71 (Ford Taurus)
Salisbury Motor Co. $42,223.86 (Dodge Spirit)
Statesville Ford Co. $44,406.00 (Ford Spirit)
Mrs. Caldwell stated the low bid was for the Corsica which is a
compact car. The'next low bid was the Ford Taurus (Mooresville
Motors). Since the three Ford Taurus vehicles would cost more than
the Crown Victorias it was the purchasing agent and the sheriff's
recommendation to purchase three more Crown Victorias from
Mooresville Motors.
Commissioner Madison asked about any difference in operational
costs over the life of a heavier vehicle versus the compact car.
Mrs. Caldwell stated there was not much difference in the miles per
gallon of fuel.
The sheriff stated the Corsicas they have used are good cars,
however, they are too small.
John Howard, Bell & Howard Chevrolet, stated he felt that personal
preference was ruling out the low bidder.
Sheriff Lloyd mentioned that Luminas were initially bid upon,
however, they are not being made anymore.
John Howard stated that the body style is being changed on the
Lumina. The new Lumina will not be available until April of 1994.
Commissioner Stewart had a question pertaining to the difference in
price, and Commissioner Boone stated the difference in price
between the Corsica and the Crown Victoria was $186 per vehicle.
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to approve the addition of
three more Crown Victories which will be substituted for the Taurus
vehicles.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
Bids were received for one 4 x 4 utility vehicle to be used by ENS
from:
Bell & Howard Chevrolet $24,070.00 (Chew. Suburban
Dixie Jeep Eagle $22,682.68 (Jeep Grand Cherokee)
Mooresville Motor Co. $21,035.02 (Ford Explorer)
Statesville Ford $19,295.07 (Ford Explorer)
MOTION by Commissioner Stewart to award the utility vehicle
bid to Statesville Ford in the amount of $19,295.07.
VOTING: Ayes - 5; Nays - 0.
The next bids to be reviewed were for a utility vehicle to be used
at the landfill. Bids received were:
Bell & Howard Chevrolet $19,503.75 (Chev. Blazer)
Mooresville Motor Co. $20,972.25 (Ford Explorer)
Statesville Ford $19,295.07 (Ford Explorer)
The purchasing agent mentioned that no special requirements were
requested. The low bid was from Statesville Ford, however, this
bid was over the $17,600 that was budgeted; plus there would be an
additional use tax of $2,273.92 that would need to be added to the
budgeted amount. Since all bids were over the budgeted amount, a
request was given to the bidding dealers for a used vehicle. Bell
& Howard offered a used 1993 Jeep Cherokee with 22,000 miles in the
amount of $17,100. The three -percent use tax would have to be
added, however, this vehicle would be within the budgeted amount.