TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Vince Mastrosimone, Interim Public Works Director
Gwen Eng, General Services Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Award of Bid for the Budgeted Replacement of Seven Chevrolet Vehicles: Five Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicles, One Silverado Truck for the Police Department and One Equinox SUV for the Public Works Department; from George Chevrolet for a total cost of $219,761.71.
APPROVE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council award Bid #941-14 to George Chevrolet for the purchase of five Tahoe Police Patrol Vehicles, one Silverado truck, and one Equinox SUV, for a total cost of $219,761.71.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds totaling $394,928 are budgeted in the FY 2013-2014 Fleet Management Fund for the purchase and equipping of these vehicles. The vehicles cost $219,761.71. The remaining budgeted funds of $175,166 will be used to outfit the vehicles with customary hardware, electronics and any other necessary equipment (further City Council approval for a portion of these costs will be presented at a later date).
BACKGROUND:
The FY2013-2014 budget includes the replacement of 44 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.
DISCUSSION:
Budgeted replacement vehicles recommended for purchase include five Tahoe Police Patrol vehicles; one Silverado truck for the Police Department (beach patrol, deployment of message boards, special events, etc.); and one Equinox SUV for the P...
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