) THE CITY OF NASHUA “the Cate City’
Dinision of Public Health and Comnnenity Services
Office of the Director
TO: Daniel Kooken, Purchasing Manager
FROM: Bobbie D. Bagley, Director of Division of Public Health & Community Services
SUBJECT: Purchase of replacement vehicles for Environmental Health
DATE: July 14, 2016
We are requesting approval for two 2016 Ford Fusion vehicles at $25,080 each for a total of
$50,160. These vehicles ate to replace the two vehicles currently used by staff in the Envitonmental
Health Department. Staff use these vehicles for routine department duties including inspections,
site visits, sample collection and transportation of samples to the State of NH Public Health
Laboratory.
The two current vehicles; a 2002 Ford Taurus wagon and 2002 Chevy Malibu ate past their uscful
life with concerns regarding reliability and safety.
The 2002 Ford ‘Taurus will not pass state inspection without costly repairs to correct extensive rust
damage as well as other mechanical problems. This vehicle is not considered road worthy beyond
local travel. It has over 80,000 miles but is not worth the anticipated repair costs.
The 2002 Chevy Malibu sedan passed state inspection, but will need new brakes and tires prior to
winter. Tt has 74,000 miles and is starting to rust. This car has had some major repairs, it’s also 14
years old, no longer reliable, and also ts not used outside of Nashua. Repeated breakdowns of this
vehicle are very inconvenient and always expensive.
Replacement of these vehicles have been included on the City’s CERF schedule for FY 16; $24,519;
and FY17 $25,745. Both 2002 vehicles will be put up for auction.
Pursuant to NRO Scction 5-84 (A)@G), these vehicles will be purchased from MHQ of
Marlborough, MA, under the Plymouth County Commissioners Contract 2015 in the amount of
$50,160.
Cc John Griffin Janet Graziano Heidi Peek
18 Mulberry St Street « Nashua, New Hampshire 03060 « Phone (603) 589-4546 ® Fax (603) 594-4539
