AWARD PURCHASE OF NEW CITY VEHICLE

 

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Award the purchase of a new City pickup truck with utility bed for the Public Works Department to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California, in the amount of $29,733.03; and
2. Authorize Staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required.

 

Background:

A total of $30,669 has been allocated in the current budget for replacement of this vehicle.

 

715-4202 Public Works – Administrative

YEAR	MAKE/MODEL	LICENSE	REPLACEMENT	AMOUNT IN REPLACEMENT FUND
1991	Ford F150 Utility Truck	E361644	2001 Ford F250 Utility truck	30,669

 

Analysis:

In January of 2000, Specifications for new Public Works Vehicles were developed and Requests for Bids were sent to eleven interested bidders. In addition, the City advertised in the local newspapers. Three sealed bids were received, then opened on February 24, 2000. City Council awarded the bid to Wondries Fleet Division of Alhambra, California on April 25, 2000. The approved bidder has agreed to sell the City this 2001 replacement vehicle with no increase in price over the City’s previous purchase. This is considered a "piggyback" purchase and is standard within the industry.

 

Fiscal Impact:

All funds have been allocated in the current (FY 00-01) budget.

 

Alternatives:

1. Accept the piggyback purchase method and award the purchase to Wondries Fleet Division.
2. Re-bid the vehicle, delaying delivery.

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