TITLE
Recommendation to award a contract to Courtesy Chevrolet Center, of San Diego, CA, for the purchase of various Chevrolet sedans, utility vehicles and trucks, in a total annual amount not to exceed $1,500,000 including taxes and fees, for a period of one year, with the option to renew for three additional one-year periods not to exceed the duration of the original contract period of ITB FS21-031, at the discretion of the City Manager; and authorize City Manager, or designee, to execute all documents necessary to enter into the contract, including any necessary subsequent amendments. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Courtesy Chevrolet Center to purchase various makes and models of Chevrolet vehicles as approved in Fleet Services Bureau annual replacement plans.
On June 15, 2021, the City Council adopted Specifications No. ITB FS21-031 and awarded contracts to several vendors, including Bob Wondries Motors, of Alhambra, CA, for the purchase of Chevrolet and other vehicle brands, for a period of two years with the option to renew for three one-year periods. The Fleet Services Bureau was informed on May 17, 2022 that the Chevrolet sales division of Bob Wondries Motors had been sold. Courtesy Chevrolet Center was the next lowest responsive bidder for Chevrolet vehicles from the original bid solicitation. Fleet Services is requesting award of a contract to Courtesy Chevrolet for the purchase of Chevrolet vehicles for the duration of the original contract period.
The bid was advertised in the Long Beach Press-Telegram on March 6, 2021, and 70 potential bidders specializing in medium and light-duty vehicle sales were notified of the bid opportunity. Of those bidders, 28 downloaded the bid via the City of Long Beach’s (City) electronic bid system. The bid document was made available from the Purchasing Division, located on the 6th floor of City Hall, and the Division’s website at www.longbeach.gov/purchasing ...
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