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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with RCA Investments, dba Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, a Long Beach-based business (Local; not an MBE, WBE or SBE), for the purchase of seven BMW police motorcycles, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of Los Angeles Sheriff Department, in an amount not to exceed $194,967, inclusive of tax and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with RCA Investments, DBA Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, for the purchase of seven BMW R1200RT-P motorcycles. The Department of Financial Management, Fleet Services Bureau, replaces motorcycles for the Long Beach Police Department’s Motor Patrol Program following the City’s established replacement criteria and evaluation of the unit’s performance and condition. The subject units were scheduled for replacement between 2009 and 2011.
City Charter Section 1802 provides an alternative procurement method by permitting the City to purchase or otherwise obtain services, supplies, materials, equipment and labor with other governmental agencies by purchasing under their contracts on a voluntary and selective basis when authorized by a Resolution of the City Council.
The Fleet Services Bureau investigated procurement options and learned that the County of Los Angeles had completed a competitive bid process for acquisition of BMW Motorcycles for the Sheriff’s Department and has a contract with RCA Investments, DBA Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, that meets the City’s needs. This cooperative purchase agreement will allow the City to obtain competitive bid pricing due to increased buying power.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Amy R. Webber on June 17, 2013 and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on June 18, 2013.
TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on July 9, 2013, to ensure that the contract is in place expeditiously. It is estimated that th...
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