There is an item on tonight's agenda to award a bid in the amount of $23,635 for purchase of a Ford F150 pickup truck from Les Stumpf Ford for Fire Department use.
I spoke with Chief Bantes and Administrator Rohloff about pricing, as our Friday report indicated the differnce of purchasing the vehicle from Les Stumpf Ford in Grand Chute and a dealership in West Alllis. The West Allis dealership was $694.71 cheaper. However, Adminsitrator Rohloff, argued, the time and expense involved to pick up the vehicle would negate any savings incurred from purchasing at the West Allis dealership, and staff recommendation is to purchase the truck from Les Stump Ford.
I called down to the West Allis dealer and spoke with the manager, who indicated there would be no charge for delivery of the truck to Grand Chute.
Often, I will get comments from people who view saving such a small amount as nitpicking. $694.71 is a small drop in the Town's overall budget. However, each small savings adds up. A fiscally conservative approach in spending has already funded two extra part-time police officers this year. One simple phone call has the opportunity to save the town almost $700.
