ITEM 6-K

Council Meeting:  July 28, 1992

TO:       Mayor and City Council

FROM:     City Staff

SUBJECT:  Recommendation to Award Bid to Provide Material,  Tools
          and Labor to Repair Transit Coach Seats, Bid #2419

Introduction

This report concerns award of bid to provide material, tools  and
labor  to  repair  transit  coach  seats  for  the Transportation
Department, at specified unit prices, plus applicable sales  tax,
and two one-year options.

Background

In response to published Notices Inviting Bids (published June 12
and  15,  1992)  to  provide  material, tools and labor to repair
transit coach seats in accordance with City specifications,  bids
were  received  and  publicly  opened  and read on June 29, 1992.
Proposal forms were  mailed  to  two  vendors  and  notices  were
advertised  in  accordance  with  City Charter and Municipal Code
provisions.  Two proposals were received as follows:

       Cost of a Representative Array of Coach Seat Repair

Sardo Bus & Coach Upholstery                          $187,531.98
Ye Olde Upholstery Shoppe                             $211,097.21

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

Budget/Financial Impact

Fiscal Year 1992/93 appropriation authority for this purchase  is
in     the     Transportation    Department,    account    number
41-600-657-00000-5501-00000.

Recommendation

It is recommended that the award of Bid #2419 be  made  to  Sardo
Bus  & Coach Upholstery at specified unit prices, plus applicable
tax, and two one-year options, as the lowest and best bidder.

Prepared By:   Pam Wortham, Purchasing Agent