THE CITY OF NASHUA
Division of Public Uealth and Goniuunity Services
Office of the Derector
"The Gate City’
TO: Daniel Kooken, Purchasing Manager
FROM: Bobbie D. Bagley, Director of Division of Public Health & Community Services
SUBJECT: — Purchase of replacement vehicles for |invironmental Health
DATE: July 14, 2016
We are requesting approval for two 2016 Ford Tuston vehicles at $25,080 cach for a total of
$50,160. ‘Uhese vehicles are to replace the two vehicles currently used by staffin the Jénvironmental
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 Wealth
Laboratory.
‘Vhe two current vehicles; a 2002 Mord ‘Vaurus wagon and 2002 Chevy Malibu are past their uscful
life with concerns regarding reliability and safety.
Vhe 2002 Mord ‘Vaurus will not pass state inspection without costly repairs to correct extensive rust
damage as well as other mechanical problems. This vehicle ts not considered road worthy beyond
local travel. It has over 80,000 miles but is not worth the anticipated repair costs.
‘Vhe 2002 Chevy Malibu sedan passed state inspection, but will need new brakes and tites prior to
winter. It has 74,000 miles and is starting to rust. “Uhis cat has had some major repairs, it’s also 14
yeats old, no longer reliable, and also is 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 CURI schedule for I'¥ 16; $24,519;
and [°Y17 $25,745. Both 2002 vehicles will be put up for auction.
Pursuant to NRO Section 5-84 (A)(3), these vehicles will be purchased from MHQ of
Marlborough, MA, under the Plymouth County Commissioners Contract 2015 in the amount of
$50,160.
Ce John Griffin Janet Graziano — Heidi Peck
18 Mulberry St Street « Nashua, New Hampshire O3060 « Phone (603) 589-4546 e Fax (603) 594-4539
