HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2022-101RESOLUTION NO. 2022-101
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE THE BID PROCESS, UTLITIZING THE
HOUSTON-GALVESTON AREA COUNCIL CONTRACT NO. HGAC FS 12-19;
AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO GOLDEN STATE FIRE APPARATUS,
INC., OF SACRAMENTO, FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PIERCE ENFORCER
107 -FOOT TILLER; AND FURTHER APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Lodi Fire Department (LFD) currently has two tiller trucks, with one in
front-line service and one reserve; and
WHEREAS, the reserve truck, a 2001 American LaFrance 100 -foot tiller has reached the
end of its useful life as a ladder truck. Staff recommends keeping the reserve apparatus in its fleet
to explore the potential of using it to replace a USAR trailer as well as the hazmat van. If the
reserve apparatus is unable to be reconfigured, it will be disposed of in accordance to City policy;
and
WHEREAS, in anticipation of a 7% price increase, LFD recommends making this
purchase now to guarantee a lower purchase price. The anticipated cost will be approximately
$1.6 million if purchased prior to May 1, 2022. Staff recommends a 10% contingency while the
specifications are being finalized; and
WHEREAS, Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) is a public agency available
nationwide that establishes competitively -priced contracts for goods and services; and
WHEREAS, all contracts available have been awarded by a public competitive bid process
compliant with state statutes; and
WHEREAS, the new tiller truck will be placed into front-line service at Station 1, and the
existing Truck 2051 (2007 American LaFrance 105 -foot tiller) will rotate into reserve service and
be renamed Truck 2052 (replacing the 2001 American LaFrance 100 -foot tiller) to designate its
reserve status and be housed at Station 2; and
WHEREAS, consistent with Lodi Municipal Code 3.20.070, staff recommends authorizing
the City Manager to waive the bidding requirements and to use the Houston -Galveston Area
Council Contract No. HGAC FS 12-19 to purchase a Pierce Enforcer 107 -foot tiller in the amount
of $1,760,000 (which includes a 10% contingency) from Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., of
Sacramento; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the appropriation of funds in the amount of $1,760,000
from vehicle replacment fund 64499100.77040.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the City Manager to waive the bid process, utilize the Houston -Galveston Area Council Contract
No. HGAC FS 12-19, and award a purchase order to Golden State Fire Apparatus, Inc., of
Sacramento, California, for the purchase of a Pierce Enforcer 107 -foot tiller, in the amount of
$1,760,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that funds in the amount of $1,760,000 be appropriated as
set forth above; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to
the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make
clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: April 20, 2022
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-101 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held April 20, 2022 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2022-101