The Public Works Department has seven (7) utility body trucks that currently meet the City’s guidelines for replacement and were approved through the FY-23/24 budget process. These trucks were originally approved through the FY-22/23 budget process but were unavailable to purchase due to inventory constraints. These trucks are replacing vehicles from the Water Department, Parks Division, Building Maintenance, Streets Division, and Engineering. Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase fleet vehicles and equipment.

Sourcewell nationally solicits, evaluates and awards contracts through a competitive bid process. As a member of Sourcewell, the City is able to utilize bid awards for equipment purchases. Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #091521-NAF. The results deemed National Auto Fleet Group as the lowest responsive bid.

       National Auto Fleet Group                                              $100,016.89*

       Chevy 3500HD regular cab (Water Department)

       National Auto Fleet Group                                              $173,173.52*

       Two (2) Chevy 2500HD regular cabs (Parks Division)

       National Auto Fleet Group                                              $78,858.99*

       Chevy 2500HD regular cab (Water Department)

       National Auto Fleet Group                                              $81,120.99*

       Chevy 2500HD regular cab (Building Maintenance)

       National Auto Fleet Group                                              $89,208.40*

       Chevy 2500HD regular cab (Engineering Division)

       National Auto Fleet Group                                              $142,387.47*

       Chevy 2500HD double cab (Streets Division)

* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.

There is no impact to the General Fund. The cost of $664,766.26 has been included in and will be funded by the Fleet Fund's operating budget. The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction, and proceeds will be returned to the Fleet Fund.

It is recommended that the City Council:

• Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $664,766.26 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of seven (7) new Public Works Department utility body trucks.