TO:
Honorable Mayor Powell and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Jim Arndt, Public Works Director
Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Gwen Eng, General Services Manager
SUBJECT: Title
Purchase of Two Replacement Police Motorcycles from Huntington Beach Honda in the Amount of $47,902.68.
APPROVE
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
a) Waive formal bidding per Municipal Code Section 2.36.150 (cooperative purchasing); and
b) Award an order for two police motorcycles to Huntington Beach Honda in the amount of $47,902.68.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds totaling $59,000 are budgeted in the fiscal year (FY) 2012-2013 Fleet Management Fund for the purchase and equipping of these vehicles. The remaining budgeted Fleet Management funds of $11,097.32 will be used to procure graphics and other necessary safety equipment necessary for these vehicles. The total cost is expected to be within the budgeted amount.
DISCUSSION:
The fiscal year (FY) 2012-2013 budget includes the replacement of 61 vehicles in the City’s fleet. The list includes a wide variety of vehicles that need to be replaced in order to maintain service levels, reduce repair costs and provide for cost-effective fleet operations. The list represents several “catch-up” years when the fleet was not actively replaced due to budget constraints. Where possible and practical, alternative fuel vehicles have been selected, with eight such vehicles on the list replacing traditional fuel vehicles.
This purchase is for two replacement Police motorcycles. The replacement of a police motorcycle is based on several factors including age (between 4-6 years), reliability, maintenance/repair costs and mileage. The existing units are 2007 Honda police motorcycles. Maintenance costs for these vehicles are expected to escalate in future years.
On October 5, 2010, the City Council awarded Bid #817...
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