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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments thereto with Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC, dba Los Angeles Freightliner Western Star-Long Beach for the purchase of two LNG Powered Sterling LT8500 Cab Tractors on the same terms and conditions afforded the Port of Long Beach, in the total amount not to exceed $299,630 including tax, plus a 10 percent (or $29,963) contingency if necessary, and if funds are available. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is being requested authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of two liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered Sterling L T8500 Cab Tractors for the Department of Public Works, Street Maintenance Division, and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Marine, Beach Maintenance Division.
The Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Bureau, is requesting the purchase as part of its multi-year replacement plan. These new trucks will replace existing trucks ranging in age from 25 to 37 years old, which are past their scheduled life cycle of 18 years. These new trucks will be used to transport heavy equipment to jobsites throughout the City and also to pick up supplies and retrieve emergency equipment outside the City when necessary. Two existing 44-foot lowboy trailers will be the prime trailers attached to these truck tractors. These trucks and trailers will also be first responders in the event of an emergency to transport heavy equipment throughout the City or for mutual aid assistance.
The City Charter provides an alternative procurement method which permits the City to purchase 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 Matrix Fleet Review Study also supports the use of cooperative purchase agreements and adherence to a long-term replacement plan.
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