| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 4.i.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Lisa L. Kim
| From: | William E. Murray
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Public Works
| | Subject: | Authorization of the issuance of a purchase order to National Auto Fleet Group for two (2) new Public Works Department electric pickup trucks. (Cost: $147,699.88) (Action Item) | Date: | 4/9/2024 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To secure City Council authorization to purchase two (2) new Public Works Department electric pickup trucks from National Auto Fleet Group through the Sourcewell competitive bid program, contract #091521-NAF. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department has two (2) pickup trucks that currently meet the City’s guidelines for replacement. These vehicles were approved through the FY 23/24 budget process. The vehicles being replaced are a 2008 Ford Ranger with 138,643 miles, VIN #1FTYR14DX8PA61001, and a 2012 Chevy Malibu with 96,640 miles, VIN #1G1ZB5E06CF163043. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
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 $73,849.94* each
Two (2) Ford F-150 Lightning
crew cab electric pickup trucks
* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. Total cost for the purchase of two (2) new Public Works Department electric pickup trucks is $147,699.88. Funds are budgeted in the Fleet Management internal service fund. The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction, and proceeds will be posted in the Fleet Management fund. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $147,699.88 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two (2) new Public Works Department electric pickup trucks.
By: Steve Sudduth, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
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