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Recommendation to authorize City Manager to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Long Beach Transit (LBT) to reimburse the City for the purchase of a refuse vehicle to be used to service litter containers at bus stops; and
Adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments thereto with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Los Angeles Freightliner Western Star of Whittier, CA (not an MBE, WBE, SBE or Local), for the purchase of one liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered side-loader refuse truck per quote dated September 14, 2010, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the State of California, Department of Transportation (Cal-Trans), Solicitation
No. 5439, in a total amount not to exceed $245,435 including tax. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
The Department of Public Works, Environmental Services Bureau (ESB), provides refuse collection services for LBT bus stops located throughout the city. The original MOU between the City and LBT was signed on October 31, 2000. Under this MOU, LBT agreed to fund the purchase of a truck for ESB to use to service the bus stops, and ESB agreed to be responsible for providing staff to service the bus stops and all other related operating expenses. ESB has been utilizing this truck for ten years and has requested that a replacement truck be funded.
Upon the request of ESB, the Fleet Services Bureau reviewed the condition and repair history of the current vehicle. It was determined that it would be more cost-efficient and effective to replace the vehicle rather than to continue to repair and maintain it. LBT has agreed to the replacement of the vehicle and to reimburse the City for the purchase of a replacement vehicle. The City will continue to be responsible for providing staff to service the bus stops and all other related operating expenses.
City Council is requested to approve the MOU, which will provide the funding of the replacement LNG-powered side-loader refuse truck to ...
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