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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - August 6, 2008 E-08AGENDA ITEM E03 CITY OF LODI COUNCIL COMMUNICATION TM AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving Purchase of 2008 Ford F550 and Utility Bed Using State Contract No. 1-08-23-20 for Replacement of Vehicle No. 04-070 ($53,850) MEETING DATE: August 6,2008 PREPARED BY: Public Works Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving purchase of a 2008 Ford F550 and utility bed from Downtown Ford Sales, of Sacramento, in the amount of $53,849.50, for the replacement of Vehicle No. 04-070, using State Contract No. 1-08-23-20. BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The Water Services Division is in need of a replacement for Vehicle No. 04-070, a 1985 International diesel truck with utility boxwhich has exceeded its useful life. Failureto complywith California Air Resources Board (CARB) diesel emissions rules, which require the replacementor retrofit of certain diesel vehicles with an approved diesel emissions reduction device, may subject the City to significant fines. Considering vehicle age and maintenance history, it is not cost effective to retrofit this vehicle. Therefore, replacementwith a gasoline vehicle is recommended. Per Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.045, State and Local Agency Contracts, the bidding process may be waived when it is advantageous for the City, with appropriate approval by City Manager and City Council, to use contracts that have been awarded by other California public agencies, provided that their award was in compliance with their formally -adopted bidding or negotiation procedures. Staff recommends purchase of the 2008 Ford F550 and utility bed from Downtown Ford Sales, of Sacramento, using State Contract No. 1-08-23-20. The City has used this contract process to purchase vehicles in the past with excellent pricing, quicker delivery schedule, and reduced expenditure of staff time. Alternatively, specifications and a formal bidding process could be used to purchase this single vehicle, but it will take longer for delivery and, from staff experience, will likely cost more. FISCAL IMPACT: Replacement of Vehicle No. 04-070 will save repair costs and prevent the City from being liable for fines for operating a vehicle which is no longer in compliance with State regulations. FUNDING AVAILABLE: This $53,849.50 purchase is budgeted in the 2008109 operating budget as an eve plit between the Water (1811201) and Wastewater (1711 Z4/Af,*le Replacement accounts. vtins, Budget Manager F. Wally ndelin Public Works Director Prepared by Charlie Swimley, Water Services Manager FW S/CES/pmf cc: Dennis Callahan, Fleet and Facilities Manager APPROVED: % Blai g, City Manager KNPICOUNCIL\081Ford F550 Purchase Am 7/29/2008 RESOLUTION NO. 2008-147 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING PURCHASE OF 2008 FORD F550 AND UTILITY BED THROUGH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA CONTRACT WHEREAS, the Water Services Division is in need of a replacement for Vehicle No. 04-070, a 1985 International truck with utility box, which has exceeded its useful life. Failure to comply with California Air Resources Board (CARB) diesel emissions rules, which require the replacement or retrofit of certain diesel vehicles with an approved diesel emissions reduction device, may subject the City to significant fines; and WHEREAS, considering vehicle age and maintenance history, it is not cost effective to retrofit this vehicle, and replacement with a gasoline vehicle is recommended; and WHEREAS, per Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.045, "State and Local Agency Contracts," the bidding process may be waived when it is advantageousfor the City, with appropriate approval by City Manager and City Council, to use contracts that have been awarded by other California public agencies, provided that their award was in compliance with their formally -adopted bidding or negotiation procedures; and WHEREAS, staff recommends purchase of a 2008 Ford F550 and utility bed from Downtown Ford Sales, of Sacramento, California, using State Contract No. 1-08- 23-20. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby approve the purchase of a 2008 Ford F550 and utility bed from Downtown Ford Sales, of Sacramento, California, in the amount cf $53,849.50 through State of California Contract No. 1-08-23-20. Dated: August 6, 2008 -------------- hereby certify that Resolution No. 2008-147 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held August 6, 2008, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Hitchcock, Johnson, Katzakian, and Mayor Mounce NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS —None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None NDI JOHL City Clerk 2008-147