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Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of one liquefied natural gas (LNG) powered Pot Hole Patch Truck, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of San Bernardino, in an amount not to exceed $243,150 including tax, with a 10 percent contingency for additional equipment if necessary and if funds are available. The City will have the option of purchasing one additional unit at the contract price, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is being requested to enter into a contract for the purchase of one Pot Hole Patch Truck. In an effort to continue improving the condition of City streets, there is a need for a fifth Pot Hole Patch Truck to provide a back-up for pot hole trucks requiring service and to maintain the City Council's goal of filling potholes within 15 business days from a request for service.
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 County of San Bernardino had completed a competitive bid process for a Pot Hole Patch Truck and has purchase order No. G1929 with Haaker Equipment Company that meets the City's needs. This cooperative purchase agreement will facilitate the timely acquisition of the Pot Hole Patch Truck and provide cost benefits to the City.
Haaker Equipment Company has agreed to sell one Pot Hole Patch Truck on the same terms and conditions afforded to the County of San Bernardino, in an amount not to exceed $243,150 including tax, with a 10 percent contingency for additional equipment. The Matrix Fl...
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