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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22K - POLICE PATROL SEDANS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: SEPTEMBER 18, 2006 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR REPLACEMENT POLICE PATROL SEDANS (SPEC. NO. 06-136) APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended o Ordinance on 1st Reading o Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For f2.me CITY MANAGER CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to Wondries Fleet Group, under the Cooperative Purchase provision of Los Angeles County, for the purchase of 16 police patrol sedans in the amount of $390,708.97. DISCUSSION The Fleet Maintenance Division maintains a replacement schedule for police patrol type vehicles that have accumulated at least 70,000 miles. The vehicles operate a minimum of 8 -12 hours per day, often double shifts, under City conditions. As a result, each vehicle is evaluated based on age, mileage, and increased downtime. 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 Full-size/Large class category that includes the Ford Crown Victoria sedan. Sixteen patrol vehicles between the years of 1994 to 1999 have been identified and approved for replacement for fiscal year 2006-2007. Twelve are assigned as patrol vehicles, three as non-patrol units with no light bar and one unit is assigned to the Parks Security Patrol Division of the Parks, Recreation and Community Services Agency. 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 Wondries Fleet Group for police patrol sedans was awarded as a result of open, competitive bidding, and meets the City's requirements. 22K-1 Contract Award for Replacement Police Patrol Sedans September 18, 2006 Page 2 FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Equipment Replacement Machinery & Equipment account (account no. 76-145-6641) '\\\~~;\. ~cr-...) \\ ~ :O^-> ?~rancisco Gutierrez Executive Director Finance and Management Services Agency~ FG/KM/06-l36.2:uc 22K-2