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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22E - HYBRID UTILITY VEHICLES REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~. ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: FEBRUARY 21, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR FOUR-DOOR HYBRID UTILITY VEHICLES (SPEC. NO. 05-113) APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1 st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For a~YI72<~ CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to North County Toyota for the purchase of two hybrid utility vehicles in the amount of $67,070.32. DISCUSSION The Fleet Maintenance Division's annual Equipment Replacement Program is included in the City's annual budget and identifies vehicles scheduled for replacement. Funding is monitored through a depreciation schedule established with each department. Additionally, the Fleet Division reviews the acquisition in accordance with the City's Hybrid and Alternative Fuel Vehicle Acquisition Policy. The Fire Department's Training Division uses four-door utility vehicles to transport fire fighters and equipment to training sites. Additionally, the vehicles are fully stocked with standard emergency equipment to handle responses to fire alarm calls. Due to age and condition, two 1998 Chevrolet Blazers have been approved for replacement in the current fiscal year. The notice inviting bids was advertised on November 4 and 7, bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations received is as follows: 2005, and and bids 11 Invitations For Bid mailed 2 Bids received 22E-1 CS 383 Contract Award for Four-Door Hybrid Utility Vehicles (Spec. No. 05-113) February 21, 2006 Page 2 Bids were received, opened on February 1, 2006, and eval ua ted. The bid received from North County Toyota is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. The purchase of Toyota Highlander hybrids conforms with the criteria established for the acquisition of hybrid vehicles. FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available In the Equipment Replacement Machinery & Equipment account (account no. 76-145-6641). ~~,.~~r-o ~~\..... 4 If Franci~co G~tierrez Executlve Dlrector Finance and Management Services Agency t- / FGjKMj05-113.2:uc 22E-2