Award
Following the close of Tenders on May 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. and subsequent review of bids received, the Town of Petawawa awarded Tender PW-08-2025, for the Supply and Delivery of One (1) Fully Electric Half Ton Truck, to James Braden Ford Ltd. in the amount of $53,075.00 plus HST. The Town of Petawawa chose to proceed with Option 1 - Purchase, Standard Battery Range.
Background
The tender was issued on April 25, 2025 and advertised on the Town's website, Facebook, and Instagrm pages. Addendum Bulletin No. 1 was issued on May 2, 2025. Five (5) firms requested tender packages and two (2) firms submitted complete tender packages on the closing date of May 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. A third firm had both of their submissions rejected.
Bids Received
Contractor and Tender Price (excluding HST) to purchase an electric truck with standard battery range:
James Braden Ford Ltd. - $53,075.00
Urban Ford - $64,686.88
Murphy Ford - Paper bid rejected (received at 8:35 a.m., but bids were only received electronically for PW-08-2025)
Murphy Road - Electronic bid rejected (submitted at 10:04 a.m., the closing time was 10:00 a.m.)
Financial Implication
This project was budgeted for in the approved 2025 budget.