Report Prepared by: Jeremy Franklin, Division Chief – Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in Fund 7006-Fleet for Replacement and Approval to Purchase One (1) 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD ($79,014), from National Auto Fleet Group Plus a 10% Contingency ($7,902) for a Total not-to-Exceed Amount of $86,916 for the Fire Department to Replace Vehicle F-1423
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one (1) 2027 Chevrolet Tahoe 4WD in the amount of $79,014 plus a 10% contingency ($7,902) for a total not-to-exceed amount of $86,916, using the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The proposed purchase will replace aging fleet vehicles and is anticipated to improve fleet reliability, reduce ongoing maintenance costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unencumbered unreserved fund balance in Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement in the amount of $86,916 for replacement of Vehicle F1423; and
C. Approving the purchase of one (1) 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 4WD Tahoe in the amount of $79,013.39 from National Auto Fleet Group – Chevrolet of Watsonville, through Sourcewell contract # 091521-NAF; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order/Change Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% ($7,902) of the purchase price.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsiderati...
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