TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary amendments, with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, of Whittier, CA, for the purchase of an Autocar ACX64 front loader refuse truck, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the City of Glendale, CA, in an amount not to exceed $344,807, inclusive of taxes and fees. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC, dba Velocity Truck Centers, for the purchase of an Autocar ACX64 front loader refuse truck, in a total contract amount not to exceed $344,807, inclusive of taxes and fees. The refuse truck will replace an existing unit in the Environmental Services Bureau in the Public Works Department. Purchase of this vehicle was approved by the City Manager in the FY 18 Fleet Replacement Plan.
The current vehicle is five years past its useful life and a new unit is necessary to ensure the continuity of operations. This new unit is the same model as the three other front loader trucks currently in the fleet, enabling operators to be assigned to use any of the trucks as needed. Failure to replace the existing unit will result in increased maintenance and replacement costs and could result in increased downtime and possible service interruptions.
The Fleet Services Bureau and the Purchasing Division in the Financial Management Department researched procurement options for refuse trucks and found that the City of Glendale had completed an open, fair, transparent, and competitive procurement process. Staff reviewed the City of Glendale’s contract and determined the contract proved to be the best option for this purchase given the price and their ability to provide the exact configuration needed for field operations.
City Charter Section 1802 provides an alternative procurement method by permitting the City to purchase or otherwise obtain services,...
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