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Agenda Item - 3.e.


City of Garden Grove


INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM

To:Lisa L. Kim

From:William E. Murray
Dept.:City Manager 

Dept.: Public Works 
Subject:

Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to PB Loader Corp. for one (1) new Asphalt Patch Truck.  (Cost: $238,051.76) (Action Item)

Date:7/25/2023

OBJECTIVE

To secure City Council authorization to purchase one (1) new Asphalt Patch truck from PB Loader Corp. through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing competitive bid program, Contract #080521-PBL.

BACKGROUND

The Public Works Department has one (1) Asphalt Patch truck that currently meets the City’s guidelines for replacement and was approved through Fiscal Year 2023/24 budget process. This vehicle is a 2007 GMC 7500 with 81,996 miles, VIN# 1GDM7C1G97F410163. 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 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 #080521-PBL. The results deemed PB Loader Corp. as the lowest responsive bid.

 

                

      PB Loader Corp. $238,051.76*        

                                                                            

 

* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund. The replacement cost of $238,051.76 is budgeted in and will be funded by the Fleet internal service fund. The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction, and proceeds if any, will go back to the Fleet Fund.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

 

  • Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $238,051.76 to PB Loader Corp. for the purchase of one (1) new Asphalt Patch Truck. 

 

 

By:     Steve Sudduth, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor




ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateTypeFile Name
PB Loader path truck quote6/8/2023Backup MaterialPB_Loader_patch_truck_quote.pdf
080521-PBL7/20/2023Backup Material080521-PBL_PB_Loader_Contract_080521.pdf