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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Report - January 5, 2011 C-06AGENDA ITEM Co 10 CITY OF LODI . ' COUNCIL COMMUNICATION Im AGENDA TITLE: Adopt Resolution Approving the Purchase of a Bucket Truck from Altec Industries Inc., of Dixon, CA ($91,892) (Replacement) MEETING DATE: January 5,2011 PREPARED BY: Electric Utility Director RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt a resolution approving the purchase of a bucket truck from Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, CA ($91,892) (Replacement) BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The new California Air Resource Board (CARB) standards require agencies with diesel vehicles to reduce NOx emissions by no later than 2011. The Electric Utility Department currently utilizes a 2000 Ford F550 diesel bucket truck (09-023)which is not in compliance with CARB standards. This vehicle is utilized daily by an Electric Troubleman, the first responderto electrical trouble conditions and customer problems 24 hours a day. The cost to retrofitthe vehicle to comply with the new CARB standards is approximately $20,000. This truck is near the end of its usable life per City Fleet Policy Guidelines. As of November 1, 2010 it had an odometer reading of 122,254. The EUD recommends that the truck be replaced rather than upgraded. The purchasewill be made underthe California MultipleAward Schedule (CMAS). Per Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.045 and Fleet Policies and Procedures, the bidding process may be waived when it is advantageous for the City to use contracts that have been awarded by other California public agencies, provided that their award was in compliancewith their formally -adopted bidding or negotiation procedures. Staff recommends purchase of the Altec Troubleman Bucket Truck using WAS Contract Number 4-02-23-0013A. CMAS PRICE TAX I SUBTOTAL TRADE-IN GRANDTOTAL $96,452 8,440 1 104,892 13,000 $91,892. FISCAL IMPACT: Procurement cost is estimated at $91,892. FUNDING: Included in FY2010/11 Vehicle Replacement Fund Account No. 1611201.7851 Jor an Avers DeputyCity Manager/Internal Services Director/ J Electric Utility Director PREPARED BY: Kevin Bell, Rate Analyst EAK/KB/BF/Ist APPROVED: nradt Bartlam, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. 2011-02 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE BUCKET TRUCK FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. WHEREAS, the new California Air Resource Board (CARB) standards require agencies with diesel vehicles to reduce NOx emissions by no later than 2011; and WHEREAS, the Electric Utility Department (EUD) currently utilizes a diesel bucket truck that is not in compliance with CARB standards; and WHEREAS, the cost to retrofit the vehicle to meet the new CARB standards is approximately $20,000, and the vehicle is near the end of its usable life per City Fleet Policy Guidelines; and WHEREAS, EUD recommends that the vehicle be replaced rather than upgraded; and WHEREAS, purchase of the bucket truck will be made under the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS). Per Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.045 and Fleet Policies and Procedures, the bidding process may be waived when it is advantageous for the City to use contracts that have been awarded by other California public agencies, provided that their aVard was in compliance with their formally -adopted bidding or negotiation procedures; and WHEREAS, staff recommends that the City Council award the bid to Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, California, in the amount of $91,891.55 using CMAS Contract No. 4-02-23-0013A. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby award the bid for the purchase of one bucket truck for EUD to Altec Industries, Inc., of Dixon, California, in the amount of $91,891.55, utilizing CMAS Contract No. 4-02-23-0013A. Dated: January 5, 2011 I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2011-02 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held January 5, 2011, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hansen, Katzakian, Mounce, Nakanishi, and MayorJohnson NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS— None ZD)IJLOHL City Clerk 2011-02