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WWTP Sludge Truck Bid ResultsCity of Kalispell Post Office Box 1997 - Kalispell, Montana 59903 Telephone: (406) 758-7701 Fax: (406) 758-7758 TO: Doug Russell, City Manager Susie Turner, PE, Public Works Director FROM: Gene Come, Road and Fleet Superintendent SUBJECT: Bid Recommendation for a New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis MEETING: February 16, 2021 BACKGROUND: Bids for a New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Chassis were opened on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. The procurement scope included the purchase of one New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis. Out of the prospective companies who obtained bid packets one responsive bid was received as listed below. Com an Bid Total Montana Peterbilt $153,465.00 FISCAL EFFECTS: $160,000.00 was allocated in the 2021 Wastewater Treatment Plant budget to purchase a new truck cab and chassis and changeover the 1993 Kenworth truck's aluminum box with a sealed gate to the new truck. The bid to switch the box is $8,340.00. The new Truck Cab and Chassis bid combined with the box changeover exceeds the current budgeted amount. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Reject the bid for the New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis. Staff recommends re -bidding the New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis allowing more time to receive competitive bid prices. ACTION REQUESTED: Motion to reject the bid received for the New Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Truck Cab and Chassis. ALTERNATIVES: As suggested and approved by the City Council.