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Municipal purchase by City of Chicago

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ericst, Apr 23, 2004.

  1. ericst

    ericst Junior Member

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    This story now seemingly confirmed by multiple sources (see links below to verify): the city of Chicago will be acquiring 45 new Prii for its municipal fleet.

    Maybe dealers will one day be able to get their hands on these kinds of numbers for private customers? Maybe? One day? :roll:

    Story summary: http://www.fleet-central.com/af/newspick.cfm?rank=4009

    Chicago Tribune article: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/c...,1,362099.story

    City of Chicago Press Release (info on hybrids is 3/4 way down page): Link

    Public bid info (Grossinger is a local Toyota dealer): http://egov.cityofchicago.org/webportal/CO...4040ARFQ780.pdf

    Edited by Danny due to super-long link
     
  2. Bill60546

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    While I applaud the city for it's intent and purpose, I find it appauling that the bid involves a single entry bid.