HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2016-131RESOLUTION NO. 2016-131
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND APPROVE THE SOLE -SOURCE
PURCHASE OF ONE MODEL AM55E ALTEC BUCKET TRUCK FROM
GLOBAL RENTAL COMPANY, INC., OF DIXON
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility (EU) maintains approximately 123 miles of overhead
electric lines and 112 miles of underground lines to provide safe and reliable electric service to
nearly 26,000 customers; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate maintenance on the system in an efficient manner, EU requires
a fleet that is appropriately equipped and configured for specialized tasks that are unique to an
electric utility environment; and
WHEREAS, an additional bucket truck is needed to enable a third construction crew to
perform aerial work; this vehicle can be used by all EU Construction and Maintenance Divisions
for a wide array of tasks that require aerial work; and
WHEREAS, the recommended unit is a 2016 model year, which was a previous fleet
rental with 3,567 miles, 178 power take -off hours, and the remainder of the manufacturer's
warranty; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of the rental unit will result in cost savings to the City, as
shown below, and complies with City Council Resolution No. 2011-72 to sole -source
maintenance, testing, and repair services from Altec, Inc., as Global Rental Company, Inc., is
the vehicle rental division of Altec, Inc.
WHEREAS, pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.070(5), as well as Fleet Policies and
Procedures, the bidding process may be dispensed with when the City Council determines that
the purchase or method of purchase would be in the best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends dispensing with the bid process and approving the
sole -source purchase of one Model AM55E Altec bucket truck from Global Rental Company,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the bucket truck will not exceed $182,520, and funding is
available and included in FY 2016/17 Account No. 50199000.77040.
National
Joint
Retail
Rental Unit
Powers
(New Unit)
Estimated Tax
Delivery Fee
Grand Total
Alliance
NJPA
$169,000
N/A
N/A
$13,520
$0
$182,520
N/A
$182,732
N/A
$14,619
$0
$197,351
N/A
N/A
$184,200
$14,736
$2,665
$201,601
WHEREAS, pursuant to Lodi Municipal Code §3.20.070(5), as well as Fleet Policies and
Procedures, the bidding process may be dispensed with when the City Council determines that
the purchase or method of purchase would be in the best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends dispensing with the bid process and approving the
sole -source purchase of one Model AM55E Altec bucket truck from Global Rental Company,
Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the total cost of the bucket truck will not exceed $182,520, and funding is
available and included in FY 2016/17 Account No. 50199000.77040.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council hereby authorizes the
City Manager to negotiate and approve the sole -source purchase of one Model AM55E Altec
bucket truck from Global Rental Company, Inc., of Dixon, California, in an amount not to exceed
$182,520.
Dated: July 20, 2016
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2016-131 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held July 20, 2016, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
NNIFE . FERRAIOLO
City Clerk
2016-131