ITEM 6-C

Council Meeting:  June 9, 1992

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Recommendation to Award  Bid  to  Furnish  and  Deliver
          One (1)  New  and  Unused  27-Passenger  Bus  Including
          Two (2) Internal Wheelchair Spaces, Bid #2409

Introduction

This report concerns award of bid to furnish and deliver  one (1)
new  and  unused  27-passenger  bus  including  two (2)  internal
wheelchair spaces  for  the  Recreation  Division,  Cultural  and
Recreation   Services   Department,   in   the  total  amount  of
$174,375.05, including applicable sales tax.

Background

In  response  to  published  Notices  Inviting  Bids   (published
April 13  and  14,  1992)  to furnish and deliver one (1) new and
unused 27-passenger bus  including  two (2)  internal  wheelchair
spaces in accordance with City specifications, bids were received
and publicly opened and read on May 8, 1992.  Proposal forms were
mailed to seven vendors and notices were advertised in accordance
with City Charter and Municipal Code provisions.   Two  proposals
were received as follows:

                                            Diesel Powered

     El Dorado National Coach               $174,375.05
     Chance Coach                           $174,823.00

This unit will be used to transport youth to various programs and
events.   It  is  currently  manufactured to use only diesel fuel
(alternate fuel vehicles are not available at this time).

Staff has evaluated the low bid and  finds  that  it  meets  City
specifications.

Budget/Financial Impact

Fiscal Year 1991/92 appropriation authority for this purchase  is
in  the  Recreation  Division,  Cultural  and Recreation Services
Department,  account  number  01-400-539-00000-8801-00000.    The
purchase  will  be  financed  with  Proposition  A funds from the
Los Angeles County Transportation Commission.

Recommendation

It is recommended  that  the  award  of  Bid  #2409  be  made  to
El Dorado  National  Coach  in  the  total amount of $174,375.05,
including applicable tax, as the lowest and best bidder.

Prepared By:   Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent
               Theodore Baxter, Buyer