TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with 72 Hour, LLC, dba National Auto Fleet Group, of Alhambra, CA, for the purchase of seven 2018 E-450 ambulances, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the National Joint Powers Alliance, of Staples, MN, in an amount not to exceed $2,004,296, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a six-year lease-purchase agreement, and related financing documents, with Banc of America Public Capital Corp., of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of seven 2018 E-450 ambulances, in an amount not to exceed $2,276,000, including capital purchase, interest, and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with National Auto Fleet Group, for the purchase of seven 2018 E-450 Cutaway (E4F) DRW 158” WB ambulances for use by the Fire Department.
The new units are replacing ambulance units that are nine years old and three years past their useful life expectancy. The current vehicles are becoming increasingly difficult to adequately provide support due to their age and condition. Downtime has increased with breakdowns and difficulty obtaining parts. Purchase of these units was authorized in the approved FY 18 replacement plan.
City Charter Section 1802 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 Fleet Services Bureau and the Purchasing Division of the Financial Management Department investigated procurement options, and the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) agreement with National Auto Fleet Group, of Alhambra, CA (not a SBE, DBE, MBE, WBE, or Local), was determined to provide the be...
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