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Agenda Item - 3.i.


City of Garden Grove


INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM

To:Scott C. Stiles

From:William E. Murray
Dept.:City Manager 

Dept.: Public Works 
Subject:

Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for one (1) aerial truck.  (Cost: $178,122.60) (Action Item)

Date:9/12/2017
OBJECTIVE

To secure City Council approval to authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order for one (1) new aerial truck from National Auto Fleet Group through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) competitive bid program, Contract #081716-NAF.

BACKGROUND

The Public Works Department has one (1) aerial truck that currently meets the City’s guidelines for replacement and was approved through Fiscal Year 2017/18 budget process. Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase fleet vehicles and equipment.

DISCUSSION

The NJPA nationally solicits, evaluates and awards contracts through a competitive bid process.  As a member of NJPA, the City is able to utilize bid awards for equipment purchases.  Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent NJPA competitive bid program, Contract #081716-NAF. The results deemed National Auto Fleet Group as the lowest responsive bid.

 

                 National Auto Fleet Group $178,122.60*                                                                                     

 

* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund.  The financial impact is $178,122.60 to the Fleet Management Fund.  The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

 

  • Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $178,122.60 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one (1) new aerial truck.

 

 

 

By:     Steve Sudduth, Equipment Lead Worker