HomeMy WebLinkAbout22F - TREE WATERING TRUCKREQUEST FOR
COUNCIL ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE:
JANUARY 7, 2008
TITLE:
CONTRACT AWARD FOR
WATERING TRUCK
(SPEC. NO. 07-110)
CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY:
APPROVED
^ As Recommended
TREE ^ As Amended
^ Ordinance on 15` Reading
^ Ordinance on 2"d Reading
^ Implementing Resolution
^ Set Public Hearing For_
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CITY MAN"A"~~-G ER
RECOMMENDED ACTION
CONTINUED TO
FILE NUMBER
Award a contract to West Covina Motors, Inc., under the Cooperative
Purchase Provision of the City of Los Angeles, for the purchase of one tree
watering truck in the amount not to exceed $86,288.76.
DISCUSSION
The Finance and Management Services Agency 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.
Currently, hybrid vehicles are not available in the heavy-duty truck line.
The Public Works Agency's Tree Maintenance Division is responsible for
maintaining approximately 55,500 trees along the city streets. Due to age,
worn condition and engine hours, a 1992 Ford heavy-duty water truck has
been approved for replacement in the current fiscal year. For the
replacement, Public Works has requested a right curbside watering feature
for safety in maintaining the flow of traffic.
Santa Ana City Ordinance No. NS-2312 authorizes the City to purchase
against contracts from any public agency utilizing a competitive bid
process. The City of Los Angeles contract with West Covina Motors, Inc.
for a Chevrolet heavy duty 1,600 gallon tank water truck was awarded as a
result of open, competitive bidding, and meets the City's requirements.
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FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement account (no. 76-145-6641).
~F'rancisco Gutierrez
Executive Director
Finance and Management Services Agency ~-
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