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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc., of Gardena, CA, for the purchase of 14 used vehicles, in a total amount not to exceed $205,000, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Enterprise Fleet Management, Inc. (Enterprise), for the purchase of 14 used vehicles, currently in use by the Police Department for undercover and surveillance operations. These vehicles were leased from Enterprise in 2011 and 2014. Eight of the 14 vehicles have completed their lease term and are in a monthly rental status; the remaining six are leased until 2018. As there is a continuing need for these vehicles, it is more cost-effective to purchase rather than to continue renting and leasing the vehicles. The units have low mileage, are well-suited and fully equipped for police work, and have sufficient remaining life such that their purchase is well-justified.
The longer-term plan to satisfy undercover vehicle needs is to purchase one to two-year old used vehicles for the Police Department. Until that contract can be developed and put into place, purchasing these Enterprise vehicles is the most cost-effective option. Fleet Services also considered the option to purchase used vehicles that are on the marketplace; however, since these vehicles are in service and have already depreciated, staff estimated that the option would cost an additional $153,172. Thus, given the current investment, expected resale value, the performance level, the in-service and fully equipped nature of the current vehicles, staff recommends purchase of the 14 vehicles.
City Charter Section 1801 requires that contracts for City purchases be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after a competitive bid process, but allows for awards without a competitive bid process if accompanied by a Resolution adopted by the City Council.
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