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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22A - AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APRIL 17, 2006 TITLE: APPROVED D As Recommended D As Amended D Ordinance on 1st Reading D Ordinance on 2nd Reading D Implementing Resolution D Set Public Hearing For CONTRACTS RENEWAL FOR AUTOMOTIVE BATTERIES (SPEC. NO. 03-014) ~~R CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Renew the contracts for the purchase of automotive batteries and non-stock automotive batteries for a one-year period in the annual aggregate amount not to exceed $25,000 with the following vendors: Vendor: Location: Battery Systems, LLC Powertron Battery Co. Santa Ana Santa Ana DISCUSSION The Fleet Maintenance Division of the Finance and Management Services Agency is responsible for the service and repair of the City's fleet. Periodically, batteries must be replaced. The contract will allow for vehicle and motorcycle battery replacement for inventories and non-stock automotive batteries on an as-needed basis. On April 7, 2003, the City Council awarded contracts for a two-year period, with provision for three one-year renewals. The Santa Ana vendors have agreed to renew the contracts, however, the vendors have requested a 15 percent increase due to the higher cost of lead used in the manufacturing of batteries. The recommended vendors have performed satisfactorily during the past contract period. Staff recommends the second renewal of the contracts. 22A-1 Contracts Renewal for Automotive Batteries (Spec. No. 03-014) April 17, 2006 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Equipment Maintenance Garage Operation Operating Materials & Supplies account (account no. 75-111-6391). ':\ \\~"'\.'\~)... ~C' ~ ~Francisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance and Management '" \\'j'\ " 'V ,--S \~- ~~^"--) Services Agency j" - FG/KM/03-014R.2:uc 22A-2