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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-23-238 and award a contract to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of one CNG powered Freightliner 1124SD medium-duty tow truck, in a total amount not to exceed $424,856, inclusive of taxes and fees; and, authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of one CNG powered Freightliner 1124SD tow truck. The Department of Financial Management, Fleet Services Bureau, Towing Division, will use the proposed unit for daily operations and special events such as the City of Long Beach’s (City) Grand Prix and the Long Beach Marathon. This truck is critical for providing towing support services for all City events, Long Beach Police and Fire Departments, City vehicles, and other requested operations.
The proposed unit is replacing a CNG flatbed tow truck and is in the approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 replacement plan. The proposed vehicle is specially outfitted with equipment needed to tow medium and heavy-duty vehicles. The unique “wrecker” design is critical in supporting heavier vehicles such as those in the City’s refuse, sweeper, and heavy equipment fleet. The unit will enable the Towing Division to respond to tow calls from City Departments without having to outsource the tows to third-party contractors. The current unit, which is being replaced, is seven years old and at the end of its useful life. Replacing the unit now will minimize repair downtime and ensure the lowest net operational costs for the City. Due to extended manufacturing times, it is estimated to take 24 months for this unit to be built and delivered.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on ...
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