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Item # 8
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701
Staff Report
May 6, 2025
TOPIC: Purchase of Fleet Vehicles for Multiple City Agencies
AGENDA TITLE
Purchase Order Contracts to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for Nine (9) Chevrolet
Vehicles and Selman Chevrolet Company for Seven (7) Chevrolet Vehicles (Spec No.
25-017) (General Fund & Non -General Fund)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
1. Authorize a purchase order to Guaranty Chevrolet Motors, Inc. for nine new 2025
Chevrolet Colorado Trucks, in an amount of $360,093, plus a contingency amount of
$45,000, for a total amount not to exceed $405,093.
2. Authorize a purchase order to Selman Chevrolet Company for six new 2025
Chevrolet Equinox EVs, and one new or unused 2025 Chevrolet Traverse, in an
amount of $299,229, plus a contingency amount of $35,000, for a total amount not to
exceed $334,229.
GOVERNMENT CODE §84308 APPLIES: No
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Agency's (PWA) Parks, Fleet, Facilities, and Refuse Division is
responsible for the acquisition, maintenance, repair, and replacement of vehicles,
trucks, and maintenance equipment. The Fleet Services Section works collaboratively
with various City departments, such as the Planning and Building Agency (PBA) and the
Community Development Agency (CDA), to evaluate vehicle and equipment needs and
facilitates their procurement.
The Planning and Building Agency (PBA) has identified the need to replace 14 vehicles
that are reaching the end of their term this fiscal year. The vehicles being replaced are
currently leased. Transitioning from leased to owned vehicles provide the City long-
term asset ownership, eliminates mileage restrictions, and avoids lease -related
penalties for standard wear and tear. Replacement of these vehicles is essential for
Building Inspectors to conduct daily field inspections of construction projects, ensuring
compliance with local and state building codes. They also support Code Enforcement
Officers in their enforcement and investigation of violations related to the State Health
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and Safety Code, and General Property Maintenance and Building Codes. Staff
recommends the purchase of five Chevrolet Equinox EVs for the Building Safety
Division's Inspection Services, along with one Chevrolet Traverse and eight Chevrolet
Colorado Trucks for the Code Enforcement Division.
The Community Development Agency's (CDA) Rent Stabilization Division in need of a
fleet vehicle for making housing inspections and transporting of supplies and equipment
for community events. Staff currently relies on personal vehicles for city -related tasks,
including community events and inspections of rental units. Staff recommends utilization
of a Chevrolet Colorado for transport purposes and for housing inspection activities.
The Public Works Agency's Refuse Enterprise Section oversees citywide trash and
recycling, edible food recovery program, neighborhood cleanup program, and
implementation of the City's waste hauler contract. Staff frequently conducts fieldwork
such as inspections and investigations at residential, multifamily, commercial, industrial,
and construction and demolition properties to ensure compliance with waste
management regulations. To adequately support these efforts, staff recommends the
purchase of one Chevrolet Equinox EV. This vehicle will enhance operational efficiency
while aligning with the City's sustainability goals through continued fleet electrification.
All vehicles will be added to the City's fleet inventory.
The Invitation for Bids (IFB) No. 25-017 was issued on February 4, 2025 on the City's
online bid management and publication system, PlanetBids. A summary of IFB vendor
participation and results is as follows:
83 Vendors notified
9 Santa Ana vendors notified
14 Vendors downloaded the bid packet
2 Bids received
1 Bid received from Santa Ana vendor
Bids were solicited, opened on March 4, 2025, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). Two bids were
submitted by the IFB deadline and both were determined to be responsive to the
specifications and met the City's requirements.
Local Outreach Efforts
The Purchasing Division advertised this project on PlanetBids, which directly notified
nine Santa Ana vendors. Additionally, Purchasing staff performed supplemental
outreach by personally contacting recommended local vendors by telephone and email
to notify them of the bidding opportunity, provide registration instructions, and other
general information about the bidding process. Fourteen vendors downloaded the IFB
and submitted a bid for consideration.
The bid submitted by Guaranty Chevrolet Motors was determined to be the lowest,
responsible, and responsive to the City's specifications for the Chevrolet Colorado
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Trucks (Exhibit 2). Thus, staff recommends the approval of the recommended action to
Guaranty Chevrolet for nine new 2025 Chevrolet Colorado Trucks. Additionally, the bid
submitted by Selman Chevrolet Company was also determined to be the lowest,
responsible, and responsive to the City's specifications for the Chevrolet Traverse and
Chevrolet Equinox EV's (Exhibits 3-4). In accordance with established Purchasing
Policies and Procedures, staff recommends the approval of the recommended action to
Selman Chevrolet Company for six Chevrolet Equinox EVs and one Chevrolet Traverse.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
There is no environmental impact associated with this action.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available in the following accounts for Fiscal Year 2024-25:
Fiscal
Accounting
Fund
Accounting Unit,
Amount
Year
Unit -Account #
Description
Account Description
Refuse
Refuse Collection
2024-25
06917640-66400
Collection
Service, Machinery &
$47,399
Service
Equipment
Planning & Building
2024-25
01116520-66400
General Fund
Agency — Permit &
Inspection Services,
$204,059
Machinery & Equipment
Air Quality
Planning & Building
2024-25
03116510-66400
Improvement
Agency -Air Quality
$34,000
(AB 2766)
Improvement, Machinery
& Equipment
Planning & Building
2024-25
01116540-66400
General Fund
Agency — Community
Preservation, Machinery
$406,804
& Equipment
2024-25
18518700-66400
Rent
Rent Stabilization,
$47,060
Stabilization
Machinery & Equipment
TOTAL
$739,322
EXHIBIT(S)
1. Bid Abstract
2. Sample Picture of Chevrolet Colorado
3. Sample Picture of Traverse
4. Sample Picture of Chevrolet Equinox EV
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Submitted By: Nabil Saba, P.E., Executive Director — Public Works Agency
Approved By: Alvaro Nunez, City Manager
Exhibit 1
ABSTRACT OF BIDS
Chevrolet Vehicles (Bid No. 25-017)
BIDDER
Chevrolet Equinox EV Model (5
Vehicles)
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors Inc
Selman Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet Equinox EV Model (1
Vehicle)
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors Inc
Selman Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet Traverse Model
(1 vehicle)
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors Inc
Selman Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet Colorado (1 vehicle)
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors Inc
Selman Chevrolet Company
Chevrolet Colorado (8 vehicles)
Guaranty Chevrolet Motors Inc
Selman Chevrolet Company
LOCATION TOTAL
Santa Ana, CA $ 243,961
Orange, CA $ 213,059
Santa Ana, CA $ 48,792
Orange, CA $ 42,399
Santa Ana, CA $ 45,854
Orange, CA $ 43,770
Santa Ana, CA $ 42,059
Orange, CA -
Santa Ana, CA $ 318,033
Orange, CA $ 319,808
EXHIBIT 2
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