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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with RCA Investments, dba Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, of Long Beach, CA (Local; not an MBE, WBE or SBE), for the purchase of five replacement BMW police-certified motorcycles, per quote dated March 20, 2012, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD) under reference SO. No. RFB-IS-12200055, in an amount not to exceed $136,400, including tax and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of five front-line BMW motorcycles for the Long Beach Police Department (LBPD).
The purchase of these new motorcycles will replace five motorcycle units that were damaged during front-line service and, as a result, were determined to be non-repairable. This purchase will keep the front-line motorcycle fleet at the same level to provide necessary service. The standardization of BMW motorcycles has assisted the Fleet Services Bureau and the LBPD from a maintenance, training and parts perspective.
The City Charter provides an alternative procurement method 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 Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Bureau, investigated procurement options and learned that LASD had completed a competitive bid process for police-certified motorcycles and awarded a contract to RCA Investments, dba Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, that meets the City’s needs. This cooperative purchase agreement will facilitate the timely acquisition of these motorcycles and provide cost benefits to the City.
RCA Investments, dba Long Beach BMW Motorcycles, has agreed to sell five BMW police certified motorcycles to the City under the...
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