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                             ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

                                                   Date:  November 26, 1996
                                                   Dept. File No.: H 193-33


   TO:       Vancouver City Council

   FROM:     Chief Constable
             General Manager of Engineering Services
             Manager of Purchasing Services

   SUBJECT:  Award of Tender No. 39-96-08, 
             Supply of Full Size Police Package Cars

   RECOMMENDATION

        THAT Council accept the low bids to meet specifications as
        follows for:
             a) twenty Ford Crown Victorias from Dave Buck Ford 
        Sales Ltd. at a total cost of $506,068 ($25,289 each,  plus
        $96 each for 3 sets of repair manuals), and

             b) six Ford Crown Victorias from Metro Motors Ltd. with
             natural gas engines at a total cost of $178,800
        ($25,600  each, plus $4,200 each for optional natural gas
        engines) 

        plus the Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services tax
        (less any municipal rebate received) and the Provincial
        Environmental Levy, subject to contracts satisfactory to the
        Director of Legal Services.

   COUNCIL POLICY

   The policy of Council is to award contracts for the purchase of
   equipment, supplies and services that will give the highest
   values based on quality, service and price.

   Contracts with a value over $300,000 are referred to Council.







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   DISCUSSION

   Tenders for the above were opened on November 18, 1996, and
   referred to the Chief Constable, General Manager of Engineering 
   Services and the Manager of Purchasing Services for report.  The
   Provincial Sales Tax, the 7% Goods and Services Tax (less any
   municipal rebate received) and the Provincial Environmental Levy
   are in addition to all pricing shown in this report and in the
   tabulation.  Funds are provided from the 1996 Police Budget.

   This tender called for prices for up to twenty-seven full sized
   police cars with an option to purchase natural gas fueled
   engines.  Six police cars are to be purchased with natural gas
   engines in order to obtain experience with this fuel for future
   purchases.

   Gasoline Powered Cars

        Four bids were received with unit prices ranging from 
        $25,289 to $26,214.  Twenty cars are required.

        The low bid from Dave Buck Ford Ltd. meets specifications
        and is acceptable.

   Natural Gas Powered Cars

        Two bids were received with this option, with unit prices
        ranging from $29,800 to $32,106.  Six cars are required.

        The low bid from Metro Motors Ltd. meets specifications and
        is acceptable.




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