PUBLISH: September 18 and 25, 2009

NOTICE OF SALE

The City of Sioux Falls, SD, requests formal bids for sale of 30-foot Transit .

Sealed bids shall be received by Purchasing, 3rd Floor, City Hall, 224 W. 9th St., P.O. Box 7402, Sioux Falls, SD 57104-7402, not later than 2 p.m., October 1, 2009. Bids shall be publicly opened and read in City Hall, 1st Floor, at 2:15 p.m.

Specifications and bid forms that must be used are available from Purchasing at the above address, or at www.siouxfalls.org/business, or by calling 605-367-8835.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed to be in the best interest of Sioux Falls, SD.

Purchasing

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Description:

This notice of sale is for the sale of 30' Phantom “Low Floor” Transit Buses.

Equipment Surplus List and Item Description:

Unit # Year VIN# Description Condition

9710 1997 15GCA1816V108763 30' Transit Good/No Repairs 370,210 miles Needed

9704 1997 15GCA1810V1087857 30' Gillig Phantom Good/No Repairs 155,460 miles Needed

9708 1997 15GCA1812V1087861 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/Minor Oil 373,946 miles Leak

9702 1997 15GCA1817V1087885 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Fair/Engine Uses 340,217 miles Oil

9716 1997 15GCA1817V1087869 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 358,390 miles Needed

9713 1997 15GCA1811V1087866 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 357,125 miles Needed

9709 1997 15GCA1814V1087862 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/New 369,106 miles Transmission

9707 1997 15GCA1810V1087860 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 197,112 miles Needed

9703 1997 15GCA1819V1087856 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Fair/Transmission 81,526 miles Cooler Leaking

9714 1997 15GCA1813V1087867 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Fair/Rear Brake 369,667 miles Problems

9717 1997 15GCA1813V1087870 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 348,113 miles Needed

9715 1997 15GCA1815V1087868 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 224,695 miles Needed

See Exhibit A for pictures of equipment.

S:\AS\Pur\105\68\NOS--Buses.doc 1 Condition of the Equipment:

The general condition of the equipment is in good to fair condition. The equipment was maintained to manufacturers’ recommendations by certified ASE mechanics.

Bid Award: The sale of the equipment will be awarded by proposal to the highest responsible and responsive bidder. It will be the awarded bidder’s responsibility to coordinate the removal and shipping of the equipment from the storage location at the Sioux Falls Transit facility.

The City of Sioux Falls reserves the right to reject any or all bids, waive technicalities, and make award(s) as deemed in the best interest of the City. Method of Payment: Each sealed bid must include a bid security which can be a certified check, cashier’s check, money order, or bid bond in the amount of $500.00 payable to the City of Sioux Falls. No personal checks or company check will be accepted. If a certified check, cashier’s check, or money order is not included with the bid, the bid will be considered nonresponsive and will not be accepted.

Unsuccessful bids will be returned within 30 days from the date of opening to all nonsuccessful bidders.

Successful bidder is responsible for any applicable federal, state, and local taxes.

All sales are final and the equipment is sold as is where is and the City does not warrant the condition of the equipment. Questions: Any questions regarding this invitation to the bid shall be directed to the Purchasing Office, City Hall, 224 West Ninth Street, P.O. Box 7402, Sioux Falls, SD 57117-7402, 605-367-8013. If the City deems it of general interest, the answer shall be issued in written addendum to each vendor that has been sent a request. The addendum will also be posted on the City’s website at www.siouxfalls.org and it will be the bidder’s responsibility to check the website before the bid opening date.

Please contact Bill McCarty at Sioux Falls Transit at 605-367-7885, Ext. 304, to set up an appointment to view the vehicle maintenance records and equipment.

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The undersigned shall, if awarded this contract, furnish payment to the City of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, the following items in accordance with the conditions, specifications, and requirements as set out in the notice of sale and this response.

Proposal VIN # Description Condition Bid Price

1 15GCA1816V108763 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 370,210 Miles Needed

2 15GCA1810V1087857 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 155,460 miles Needed

3 15GCA1812V1087861 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/Minor Oil 373,946 miles Leak

4 15GCA1817V1087885 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Fair/Engine Uses 340,217 miles Oil

5 15GCA1817V1087869 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 358,390 miles Needed

6 15GCA1811V1087866 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 357,125 miles Needed

7 15GCA1814V1087862 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/New 369,106 miles Transmission

8 15GCA1810V1087860 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 197,112 miles Needed

9 15GCA1819V1087856 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Fair/Transmission 81,526 miles Cooler Leaking

10 15GCA1813V1087867 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Fair/Rear Brake 369,667 miles Problems

11 15GCA1813V1087870 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 348,113 miles Needed

12 15GCA1815V1087868 30' Gillig Phantom Transit Bus Good/No Repairs 224,695 miles Needed

S:\AS\Pur\105\68\NOS--Buses.doc 3 If awarded this request, the bidder’s signature on this bid form and contract is the bidder’s contractual signature and when countersigned by the Mayor and delivered to the successful bidder shall become a binding contract to furnish the awarded item(s). The City’s acceptance is conditioned upon the resolution of any subsequent protest to the bid award.

Signature of Bidder ______

Typed/Printed Name and Title ______

Company Name ______

Address ______

______

Telephone ______FAX ______

Federal Tax ID No. ______Security Enclosed: ______

South Dakota Sales Tax Permit No. ______

Accepted by the City of Sioux Falls,

______Dave Munson, Mayor

ATTEST:

______City Clerk

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Unit 9703

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Unit 9704

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Unit 9707

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Unit 9708

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Unit 9709

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Unit 9710

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Unit 9713

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Unit 9714

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Unit 9715

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Unit 9716

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Unit 9717

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