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3 ( 9 for Department of Public Works was recommended for award of contract , but transfer of funds was necessary since only $4 , 500 was budgeted and the bid was $ 5 , 239 . 50 . Councilman Norris expressed concern that only one bid was received and asked how many firms manufactured 1- ton dump trucks . Director of Puild- ings and Transportation responded that there were at least five manu- facturers that produced one - ton dump trucks , which is a standard item . He indicated that possibly the reason only one bid was received was that International was able to bid on a 1974 model , having been able to get a commitment from the manufacturer . Apparently the other firms could not , and the 1973 models are out of production . City Manager added that bids were invited from all of the known manufacturers , in addition to the pub - lication of legal notice . In response to question by Council , Director of Buildings and Transportation advised that 1974 models would be available about the latter part of September , or later . Councilman Leipzig suggested that by delaying award , it might be possible to receive addi- tional bids . Director of Buildings and Transportation concurred , but pointed out that the bid received was lower than the estimate , and less than the amount budgeted , and felt that the bid was very favorable . Councilman Weymouth noted that if the bid is delayed four months , there was no assurance of receiving the same price again . Councilman Norris advised that he could not support awarding the contract on a one bid basis . Vice-Mayor Henderson noted that there had been only one bid on the air compressors , also , and Director of Buildings and Transportation responded that , as in the case of the trucks , there were other. manufacturers . How- ever , those manufacturers who usually would have bid this size equipment had gone to larger compressors only , and so were unable to compete . He noted also that there had been no notice received of this size change . City Manager added that the City did not need or wish to have anything larger than the 150 CFM . Councilman Williams moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO . 6903 TRANSFERRING THE SUM OF 57210 FROM APPROPRIATION FOR PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND OTHER SERVICES TO APPROPRIATION FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES , DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS , SANITARY SEWERS PROGRAM , seconded by Councilman Weymouth . City Attorney brought to the attention of Council that the funds related to one truck , but that the bid submitted was a fleet bid exclusively , covering all four trucks . Motion carried on roll call vote , Councilman Norris voting no , and Mayor Keckley being noted absent . 5/7/73 Reg . Mtg .