Commercial Track Wood Chipper

This contract is for the purchase of a commercial track wood chipper for Placer County's Department of Facility Services Parks and Grounds Division. The contract was awarded to Bailey's, who submitted the lowest bid of $89,205.71. The contract includes the purchase of the wood chipper, electronic filing charges, and operator/maintenance training. The delivery time for the wood chipper is 60-75 days after receipt of order. • The contract includes a 7.50% sales tax and CA tire fees. • The contract does not include a local vendor preference or prompt payment discount. • The evaluation notes indicate that the CA tire fees are calculated by multiplying $1.75 per tire by the number of tires per trailer (2). • The cost savings calculation shows that the low bidder, Bailey's, saved the county $1,635.96 compared to the second-lowest bidder, Cal-Line Equipment Inc.