Qe There is very little price difference between the third and fourth tenders. Both are supplied by the same firm and both make use of the freight!iner chassis. Both meet our specifications in all! respects. However the Jaeger Packer is made and serviced locally whereas the Hell Packer is serviced in Langley. The Deputy Engineer/Qperations Manager has stated that The extra cost of running the vehicle to Langley for servicing would average out to about $1,200 per year. It would therefore be wise to award the tender to the product which is manufactured and serviced locally by Del Equipment even though jit is a few thousand dollars higher initially. The budget for these two packers was set at $240,000. The equipment reserve has sufficient funds to cover the extra $14,000 for the recommended purchase. FoE. Peters, P. Eng., City Engineer