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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments thereto with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing for the purchase of one McNeilus liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered rear loader refuse truck on the same terms and conditions afforded the City of Lompoc in the total amount not to exceed $240,922 including tax, with the option to purchase additional units, plus a 10 percent contingency if necessary and if funds are available. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is being requested authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract for the purchase of one McNeil us LNG rear loader refuse truck for the Department of Public Works, Environmental Services Bureau, Refuse Division.
The Department of Public Works, Fleet Services Bureau, is requesting to purchase one LNG powered rear loader refuse truck as part of the Fiscal Year 2008 (FY 08) purchase plan. This new truck is a smaller design for use in narrow alleys and where overhead clearance is a problem. This rear loader will be used to support the newly formed Clean Long Beach Program in concert with a new refuse truck for the Alley Clean Up Program. These Programs endeavor to remove litter in the alleys of Long Beach, and increase the awareness of the City's litter removal program among the residents of the City of Long Beach.
The City Charter provides an alternative procurement method by 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 the City of Lompoc had completed a competitive bid process in October 2007 for rear loader refuse trucks and has a contract with McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing that meets the City's needs. This cooperative...
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