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Council OKs $2.6 million ARPA-backed vehicle purchase, staff says larger order limited local bidders

El Cajon City Council · November 19, 2024
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Summary

El Cajon approved a $2.6 million purchase order to a prevailing bidder for city fleet vehicles (RFP 205), with a backup bid at $1.6 million; staff said the large order and specification for Fords limited the pool of bidders, and the city manager can approve modifications up to $100,000.

The El Cajon City Council unanimously approved awarding RFP number 205 for fleet vehicles to the prevailing bidder for $2.6 million, contingent on meeting bid requirements, with a backup vendor quoted at $1.6 million.

David (staff) told the council the city…

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