TO:
Honorable Mayor 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
Award of Bid for the Purchase of Two Replacement Honda Vehicles for the Police Department from Norm Reeves Honda ($32,289.20) and Honda of Downtown Los Angeles ($30,892.00).
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council split the award of Bid #916-13 to Norm Reeves Honda ($32,289.20) for the purchase of one Pilot EX (SUV), and Honda of Downtown Los Angeles ($30,892.00) for one Accord EX-L sedan.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds totaling $79,000 are budgeted in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2012-2013 Fleet Management Fund for the purchase and equipping of these vehicles. The vehicles cost $63,181.20. The remaining budgeted funds of $15,818.80 will be used to outfit the vehicle with customary electronics and any other necessary equipment.
BACKGROUND:
The 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. There are no practical alternative fuel vehicles that meet the need. Staff will continue to evaluate our options for future purchases.
DISCUSSION:
The Honda Accord sedan and Pilot are designated for use by the Police Department’s Detective Bureau. Both vehicles will be outfitted with customary equipment necessary for the detectives to perform their duties.
A total of three bid responses were received. The bid comparison (Attachment 1) shows the aggregate price, including sales tax and fees. The low bid for each vehicle is in bold lettering. Based on these bids, staff recommends that the City Council split the award of Bid #916-13 to the lowest responsive bidder for each model: Norm Reeves Honda ($32,289.20) for a Pilot EX, and Honda of Downtown Los Angeles ($30,892.00) for an Accord EX-L sedan.
If this purchase is approved, the existing units will be retired and sent to auction. The auction amount will be determined by vehicle and market conditions. The new vehicles will arrive in approximately 30 days.
CONCLUSION
Staff recommends that the City Council split the award of Bid #916-13 to Norm Reeves Honda ($32,289.20) for the purchase of one Pilot EX (SUV), and Honda of Downtown Los Angeles ($30,892.00) for one Accord EX-L sedan.
Attachment:
1. Bid #916-13 Comparison for Honda Vehicles (2)