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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. ITB FM-23-239 and award a contract to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of two CNG powered Ford F-750 slide back car carriers, in a total amount not to exceed $517,741, 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 two CNG powered Ford F-750 slide back car carrier tow trucks. The Department of Financial Management, Fleet Services Bureau, Towing Division, will use the proposed units 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 units are replacing two CNG flatbed tow trucks and are on the approved Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 replacement plan. The design of the proposed units allows for the towing and transport of light and medium-duty vehicles that have been wrecked or are otherwise unable to be transported by traditional wheel-lift tow trucks. Sufficient funding has been collected for replacement of these units. The current units are seven years old and are at the end of their useful life. Replacing the units now will minimize repair downtime and ensure the lowest new operational costs for the City. Due to extended manufacturing times, it is estimated to take 24 months for these units to be built and delivered.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on February 27, 2023, and 17 potential bidders specializing in transportation, automotive parts, and services were notified of ...
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