TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract with Haaker Equipment Company, of La Verne, CA, for the purchase of 11 CNG-powered street sweepers, with related equipment and accessories, on the same terms and conditions afforded to Sourcewell (formerly the National Joint Powers Alliance), of Staples, MN, in an amount not to exceed $4,377,361, inclusive of taxes and fees; and
Authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute a five-year lease-purchase agreement and related financing documents with Banc of America Public Capital Corp., of San Francisco, CA, for the financing of street sweepers, in an amount not to exceed $4,770,000, inclusive of capital purchase, interest, and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of 11 CNG-powered Elgin Pelican P Dual street sweepers, for use by the Public Works Department.
The current sweepers have exceeded their lifecycle and due to their age and condition, are experiencing significant downtime and repair costs. These units are replacing our current Elgin Pelican sweepers, as authorized in the approved replacement plans of FY 16 through FY 18. Final issuance of the purchase order will be contingent upon factory engine certification and fuel range certification.
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 Sourcewell’s agreement with Haaker Equipment Company, of La Verne, CA (not a SBE, DBE, MBE, WBE, or Local), was determined to provide the best discounted ...
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