Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW 2020 CHEVROLET EXPRESS CARGO VAN RWD 2500 155" THROUGH A PURCHASE ORDER WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET GROUP (WATSONVILLE, CA); OR A LOCAL DEALERSHIP, IF THE PRICE IS EQUAL TO OR LESSER THAN THE COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT PRICE (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Public Works is requesting City Council to approve the purchase of one new 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van RWD 2500 155", in the amount of Twenty Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Three Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($27,343.16) through a purchase order with National Auto Fleet Group (Watsonville, CA); or a local dealership, if the price is equal to or lesser than the cooperative agreement price.
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 Division Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing, as allowed by Section 2611 (g), and issue a purchase order in the amount of Twenty Seven Thousand Three Hundred and Forty-Three Dollars and Sixteen Cents ($27,343.16) for one New 2020 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van RWD 2500 155" to National Auto Fleet Group (Watsonville, CA); or a local dealership if the price is equal to, or lesser than, the cooperative agreement price.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT WAIVE the formal bid process.
2. DO NOT AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Division Manager to utilize Cooperative Purchasing, as allowed by Section 2611(g) and issue a purchase order.
3. 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 by City staff while performing their daily work. Replacement of worn-out vehicles is part of the ongoing effort to maintain fleet reliability and sustainability. By...
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