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Council approves $58,223 purchase of cargo van for IT department
Summary
Council approved purchase of a 2025 transit cargo van with cabinetry for the IT department from the low quote at $58,223.26; the item was budgeted for the current year.
The Cumming City Council approved the purchase of a cargo van for the IT department, accepting the low quote of $58,223.26, which includes cabinetry and shelving for equipment storage.
City staff reported receiving three quotes: a 2025 Transit cargo van from Chester T. Ford for $58,002.23 (presenter later rounded to $58,223.26 to include cabinetry), a 2025 Transit cargo van from Wade Ford for $64,605, and a 2024 Transit cargo van from Hardy Family Ford for $60,485.50. Staff recommended the Chester T. Ford quote; the presenter said the purchase was budgeted for the year and that the quoted price includes cabinetry and shelving upgrades.
A councilmember moved to approve the Chester T. Ford quote and a second was recorded. The motion carried 5-0.
Staff did not provide a delivery date during the meeting. The purchase will replace the vehicle currently used by IT services and authorizes procurement at the approved amount.
