Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, January 22, 2019
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP, WATSONVILLE, CA, FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2019 FORD SUPER DUTY F-450 DRW (W4G) XL 2WD CREW CAB 203" WB 84" CA WITH ROYAL 12' CONTRACTOR BODY IN THE AMOUNT OF SIXTY NINE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED SIXTY SEVEN DOLLARS AND TWO CENTS $69,567.02 (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Purchase Order through Sourcewell, formerly known as National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to National Auto Fleet Group of Watsonville, CA in the amount of Sixty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Two Cents $69,567.02 for the purchase of a new 2019 Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW (W4G) XL 2WD Crew Cab 203" WB 84" CA with Royal 12' Contractor Body.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bid process defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2607, as allowed by Section 2605 (1) (ii).
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing as allowed by Section 2611 (g) and issue a purchase order in the amount of Sixty Nine Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven Dollars and Two Cents $69,567.02 for one new 2019 Ford Super Duty F-450 DRW (W4G) XL 2WD Crew Cab 203" WB 84" CA with Royal 12' Contractor Body Truck to National Auto Fleet Group.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department maintains a fleet of vehicles that are used for the provision of daily maintenance and operations services in support of the City.
Replacement of worn-out vehicles is part of the ongoing effort to maintain fleet reliability and sustainability. By replacing vehicles and equipment at the end of their useful life, the City will save money, reduce out-of-commission time, and increase safety.
A 2003 Chevrolet truck is routinely...
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