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Agenda Item - 2.c.


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 for four (4) new Police Department utility vehicles to National Auto Fleet Group.  (Cost: $114,197.10) (Action Item

Date:10/26/2021

OBJECTIVE

To obtain City Council authorization to purchase four (4) new Police Department utility vehicles from National Auto Fleet Group through the Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #120716-NAF. 

BACKGROUND

The Public Works Department has four (4) vehicles that currently meet the City’s guidelines for replacement. The replacements were approved through the FY-21/22 budget process and will be replacing a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 68,000 miles, VIN#1GNDS13S562305562; a 2006 Chevrolet Trailblazer with 54,000 miles, VIN#1GNDS13S262304806; a 2006 Ford 500 with 87,000 miles, VIN#1FAFP23116G179449; and a 2006 Pontiac Grand Prix with 46,000 miles, VIN#2G2WP552561282781. Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase fleet vehicles and equipment.

DISCUSSION

Sourcewell nationally solicits, evaluates and awards contracts through a competitive bid process. As a member, the City is able to utilize Sourcewell bid awards for equipment purchases.  Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #120716-NAF. The results deemed National Auto Fleet Group as the lowest responsive bid.

                

        National Auto Fleet Group                                    $61,244.10 *

        ( 2 Chevrolet Traverse)

        

        National Auto Fleet Group                                     $52,953.00*

        ( 2  Chevrolet Equinox)

 

* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund.  The financial impact is $114,197.10 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 $114,197.10 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of four (4) new Police Department utility vehicles. 

 

 

By:   Steve Sudduth, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor




ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateTypeFile Name
Nation Auto Fleet Group Quote10/13/2021Backup MaterialNational_Auto_Fleet_Group_Quote_Chevy_Equinox.pdf
Nation Auto Fleet Group Quote10/13/2021Backup MaterialNational_Auto_Fleet_Group_Quote_Chevy_Traverse.pdf