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Agenda Item - 4.f.


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 the purchase of two (2) Animal Care Services Trucks. (Cost: $154,442.38) (Action Item)

Date:6/28/2016
OBJECTIVE

To secure City Council authorization to purchase two (2) Animal Care Services Trucks from National Auto Fleet Group through the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) competitive bid program, Contract #102811.

BACKGROUND

On April 26, 2016, the City Council approved an agreement with the Orange County Humane Society for animal shelter services. The Public Works Department will begin providing animal care services for the City of Garden Grove and will require the purchase of two (2) Animal Care Services Trucks. 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,  the City is able to utilize NJPA bid awards for equipment purchases.  Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of the NJPA competitive bid program Contract #102811.  The results deemed National Auto Fleet Group as the lowest responsive bidder.

 

National Auto Fleet Group $154,442.38*

 

*This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

The total cost for the two (2) vehicles is $154,442.38. Sufficient funds have been allocated in the Public Works proposed Fiscal Year 16/17 Budget. 

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

 

  • Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $154,442.38 to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of two (2) new Animal Care Services Trucks.

 

 

By:  Steve Sudduth, Equipment Maintenance Lead Worker