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Session 710, Minutes August 20, 1962 Page size of the front, rear axles and clutches. Mr. Reis said he had stated that his equipment did meet the specifications and had asked whether some of the others did not, whereupon he had been informed there was some question about the clutch - and that is when he found out the other bid (Schroeder's) did not have a 14-inch clutch. Hr. ~is said the point he is trying to bring out tonight is that the lowest bid is n~ a legal bid. Upon inquiry by Mayor Kaufman whether any other member of the public de- sires to be heard on this matter, there was no response. The Hayor in- quired as to the pleasure of the Council, and asked whether the Council is ready to act on agenda item No. 3. Councilman Tandler said he feels that if the low bidder had deliberately substituted a smaller or infer/or clutch in his bid he surely must have realized that his unit would not be accepted and Councilman Tandler said although that Individual is not here tonight to make a presentation, his bid was submitted in good faith and he was under the impression he had complied with all specifications -- the fact that he was willing to sub- stitute the more expensive clutch after this had been called to his at- tention, without raising his price, which he could have done and still come below the next highest bidder, would indicate to him (Councilmen Tandler) that this company is acting in good faith. Councilman Tandler said that as far as the legality of changing his specifications after an error had been called to his attention, he doesn't think there is any- thing illegal about it -- at least, the Director of Law has not indicated any i11egality. Councilman Tandler said he would therefore be inclined to award the contract to the low bidder, the Schroeder GHC Truck, Inc., for a total price of $14,250.00 for three trucks, and Councilman Tandler said he moves accordingly. Motion seconded by Councilman Epstein. Hayor Kaufman said he is not suggesting that other members of the Council follow his lead in this case, but he will vote against this proposition. The Mayor said he realizes that time is of the essence, but in view of the controversy that took place in this bidding procedure, there is a questiom in his mind as to whether the City properly could accept the bid of the Schroeder GMC Truck, Inc. as the lowest bid. The Hayor said this is his personal vie~ in connection with any bids that are submitted by cities to companies asking that they submit bids, it would appear to him that all bids ought to meet specifications - he said "we can tailor these to meet specifications, but at least in my mfnd~ they don~t, but I*m not suggesting anyone else follow my lead. It is merely my personal feeling in the matter." Councilman Grimm asked how much delay would be involved if the bids were to be reopened and the City Manager explained it would be at least until September loth before they could be brought before the Council. Mayor Kaufman expressed the view that it may be more expedient to act on the matter, but there is a question in his mind whether expediency is a wise thing where there has been an issue of controvery raised, attempting to ascertain the state of mind of Schroeder GHC Truck, Inc. when they sub- mitted a 13-inch clutch - the Mayor said he would assume Hr. Schroeder is