TO:
Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THROUGH:
David N. Carmany, City Manager
FROM:
Bruce Moe, Finance Director
Gwen Eng, General Services Manager
SUBJECT:Title
Award of Bid for the Budgeted Purchase of Two Ford Edge Replacement Vehicles for the Police Department from Ford of Orange in the Amount of $57,704.44.
APPROVE
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Recommended Action
RECOMMENDATION:
This agenda item was pulled from the Consent Calendar at the September 3, 2013 City Council meeting and continued to the September 10, 2013 Adjourned Regular City Council meeting.
Staff recommends that the City Council award Bid #936-14 to Ford of Orange for the purchase of two Edge vehicles in the amount of $57,704.44.
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FISCAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funds totaling $75,000 are budgeted in the FY 2013-2014 Fleet Management Fund for the purchase and equipping of these vehicles. The vehicles cost $57,704.44 - the remaining budgeted funds of $17,295.56 will be used to outfit the vehicles with customary hardware, electronics and any other necessary equipment.
BACKGROUND:
The FY 2013-2014 budget includes the replacement of 44 vehicles in the City's fleet that need to be replaced in order to maintain service levels, reduce repair costs and provide for cost-effective fleet operations. The list represents "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 two Ford Edge vehicles for the Police Department (School Resources officer and Captain). The vehicles specified have been researched for suitability for the intended purpose, and have been approved by the using department and the City's fleet manager.
A total of seven bid responses were received. The bid comparison (Attachment 1) shows the aggregate price, inc...
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