TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, an authorized distributor of Crane Carrier Company, LLC, of New Philadelphia, OH, for the purchase of two battery electric vehicle (BEV) Crane Carrier LET2-40 trucks, with Beau-Roc dump bodies, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell, in a total amount not to exceed $1,176,612, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, for the purchase of two BEV Crane Carrier LET2-40 dump trucks. The trucks are used by the Public Works Department for loading and hauling dirt, debris, and material. The proposed units are approved Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 23) replacements and will be used by the Public Service Bureau, Street Maintenance Division, for daily operational use and transportation of construction material in public rights-of-way.
The all-electric dump trucks align with State and local regulations to transition to zero-emission electric trucks by 2035. Benefits of this technology include reduced harmful air emissions, fuel cost savings, anticipated maintenance savings, and quieter operation in Long Beach neighborhoods. The proposed units are replacing two 3-axle dump LNG-fueled trucks that are 15 years old and are at the end of their useful lives. Replacing the units now will minimize repair downtime and ensure the lowest net operational costs for the City of Long Beach (City).
The majority of capital funds to support this purchase have been collected through the regular Fleet Services Bureau Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). A portion of the total cost, $152,507, will be offset by Assembly Bill (AB) 32 funds. AB 32 requires California to return to 1990 levels of greenhouse gas emi...
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