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HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-Public Services c .- \- c CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION From: Ken Fischer, Director Subject: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement and issuance of a purchase order to Redlands Auto Center for the purchase of one right hand drive Jeep Wrangler to be utilized by the Facilities Department Parking Control Division. Dept: Public Services Date: November 1, 2007 Meeting Date: December 3, 2007 Synopsis of Previous Council Action Reso 2005-146 6/6/2005 Approved purchase of three RHD Jeeps Recommended Motion: Adopt Resolution Contact person Don Johnson, Fleet Manager Phone: 5220 Supporting data attached: Staff report, Resolution, Agreement, Quotes. Ward: All FUNDING REQUIREMENTS: Amount: $26,329.94 Source: 635-341-5701 Motor Vehicles Finance: Council Notes: I J...) 3/ /)7 Agenda Item No. J..'} c c c CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Staff Report Subject: Resolution authorizing the execution of an agreement and issuance of a purchase order to Redlands Auto Center pursuant to Section 3.04.010 B-3 of the Municipal Code for the purchase of one right hand drive Jeep Wrangler to be utilized by the Facilities Department Parking Control Division. Background: The Facilities Department currently utilizes four RHD Jeep Wranglers and two compact pick-up trucks throughout the City for parking control. Staffing levels are now at five full- time and three part-time employees so vehicle availability Monday through Friday has become an issue. As part of the FY 07/08 budget process, Facilities staff requested and received approval to add one additional Jeep to the fleet. The Jeep Wranglers have proven to be more versatile and cost effective for the operation. At this time there are no Alternative fuel or Hybrid vehicles available with right hand drive. Fleet staff contacted 3 Jeep-Chrysler dealers from the surrounding area over a 2 month period and one complete quote was received as follows, see Exhibit 1 : Vendor Redlands Auto Center Shaver Auto Center Jeep-Chrysler of Ontario Location Quote Redlands $26,329.94 San Bernardino Declined to quote Ontario Does not meet specs, no Yo door. The total cost includes one Right Hand Drive Jeep Wrangler, to include a new right side half door with zipper window. Total cost of this purchase is $26,329.94 including tax. Financial Impact: Funds for this purchase are available in the FY2007/2008 Account No. 635-341-5701, Motor Vehicles. Recommendation: Adopt resolution.