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Recommendation to adopt Specifications No. PA-01905 and award contracts to Harbor Chevrolet Corporation and Worthington Ford, to furnish and deliver Chevrolet/GMC and Ford automotive parts and service in an annual amount of $300,000, with the option of renewing for two additional one-year periods. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Fleet Services Bureau of the Department of Public Works, the Harbor Department, and the Water Department are requesting a contract to furnish and deliver Chevrolet/GMC and Ford automotive parts and service for the City's ongoing vehicle preventive and repair maintenance program. This contract provides for the parts requirements for the City's Police black & white sedans, Fire command staff units, utility vehicles, light-duty pick up trucks, as well as a variety of other light-duty vehicles.
The bid was advertised on April 8, 2005, and 16 potential bidders specializing in automotive parts and service were notified of the bid opportunity; 4 are Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), 2 are Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBEs), and 10 are Long Beach businesses. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division located on the Plaza Level of City Hall and on the Purchasing Division website at www.lbpurchasing.org. A bid announcement was also included in the Purchasing Division's weekly update of Open Bid Opportunities sent to 32 local, minority, and women's groups. Bids were opened on April 26, 2005. Harbor Chevrolet Corporation and Worthington Ford, both of Long Beach, CA, were the lowest responsible bidders.
This matter was reviewed by Senior Deputy City Attorney Donna F. Gwin on April 4, 2005 and Budget Management Officer David Wodynski on May 12, 2005.
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SUGGESTED ACTION
Approve recommendation.
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Respectfully Submitted,
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