Jay Hunnewell
City of Nashua Building Manager
City Hall Maintenance Department 603 589-3340
229 Main Street - Nashua, NH 03060 Fax 603 589-3359
Memo
Date: September 28, 2017
To: Central Purchasing
From: J. Hunnewell
Subj.: Replacement Vehicle Purchase
Invitations to bid were sent out to multiple dealerships for the purchase of a 2016 Ford F-250 4X4 pick-up
truck with snow plow package per IFB1020-090817. We received two bids: Colonial Ford of Plymouth,
Ma for $34,946; and Stoneham Motor Co. of Stoneham, Ma for $35,944. After review of bids received
for a replacement vehicle, it is the request of this Department to move forward with Colonial Ford who
provided the lowest bid for the vehicle that best suits the needs of the City Building Department.
This scheduled purchase will replace the existing City Buildings Department 2008 Ford F150 two wheel
drive pick-up truck. The vehicle being replaced has 30,000 miles on it and is in fair condition. This
vehicle has served the City Buildings Department well in regards to moving equipment, materials and
supplies however; it lacks in the ability to move manpower, equipment and perform snow removal during
weather events.
The existing vehicle will not be used as a trade-in for the new purchase and consideration will be made
for private sale through the competitive bidding process for a greater return.
This request is consistent with the Capitol City Reserve Fund (CERF) detailed schedule.
This Ford F-250 is consistent with other vehicles with the City fleet to perform daily operations. The Fleet
Manager has approved the purchase of this vehicle.
We request approval for this purchase in the amount of $34,946 from Colonial Ford of Plymouth, Ma.
