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A Resolution Authorizing the Waiving of Bids for a 14-Passenger Bus for the Parks and Recreation Department with Best Bus Sales
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WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the provisions of Chapter 36.43 (C) of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village of Romeoville may by a vote of 2/3 of tis Trustees then holding office, waive the otherwise applicable requirements for public bidding, whether for labor, services or work, the construction of public works or improvements, or the purchase, lease or sale of personal property, materials, equipment or supplies; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville had acquired quotes in 2017 for a 14-passenger bus; and
WHEREAS, based upon review of the applicable proposals and vendor recommendations from other organizations, the Village of Romeoville had determined to accept the proposal from Best Bus Sales in Des Plaines, Illinois for a 14-passenger bus for the Village Parks and Recreation Department; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Romeoville has been pleased with the service and quality of our previous vendor and bus and would like to purchase another 14-passenger bus from Best Bus Sales based upon its quote for a 2024 Universal Ford E-450 FF Passenger Bus for a total cost of $123,816.00, including a 3-year/36,000-mile motor warranty, a 5-year/100,000-mile body warranty, and a 5-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, upon the terms and conditions set forth in the quote submitted to the Village by Best Bus Sales attached hereto and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE VILLAGE OF ROMEOVILLE, WILL COUNTY, ILLINOIS, that:
Section 1: Incorporation of Recitals: The foregoing recitals are hereby expressly incorporated into and made part of this Resolution as if fully set forth herein.
Section 2: Waiver of Public Bid Requirement: Pursuant to the provisions of 65 ILCS 5/8-9-1 and the provisions of Chapter 36.43 (C) of the Village Co...
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