STAFF REPORT
PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DATE: July 15, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Paul Cranmer, Public Works Services Director
By: Carlos Aguilar, General Services Superintendent
SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER WITH DELILLO CHEVROLET FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE 2025 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 PICKUP TRUCK IN THE
AMOUNT OF $62,936.10
CEQA: Not a Project
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Equipment Replacement Budget provides for the replacement of one 1/2-ton pickup truck for the Public Works Services Department (“PWSD”) that meets the criteria outlined in the City’s Vehicle Replacement Program.
To ensure that the City is receiving the most competitive price, a formal bid process was conducted. DeLillo Chevrolet submitted the lowest responsive bid. It is recommended that the City Council approve a Purchase Order with DeLillo Chevrolet for the purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck in the amount of $62,936.10.
BACKGROUND
The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Equipment Replacement Budget provides for the purchase of one 1/2-ton pickup truck for the PWSD. The vehicle that will be replaced meets the age and mileage criteria of the City’s Vehicle Replacement Program. The vehicle scheduled for replacement is a 2013 Chevrolet 1500 with approximately 121,561 miles. The new 2025 Chevrolet Silverado will be used by the Utilities Manager to supervise and manage the Utilities Division’s programs and activities, including administering services involving the maintenance and repair of water mains, water service line connections, water meter infrastructure, water production wells and
Purchase Order for Chevrolet Silverado
July 15, 2025
potable water reservoirs and forebays, and related capital improvements within the public right of way.
The Utilities Division is requesting the purchase of a four-wheel drive truck to support essential operations, particularly with the water and sewer infrastructure located in the challenging terrain of the Arcadia foothills. This vehicle will serve as a critical asset for the Utilities Manager in the performance of daily supervisory duties, emergency response, and field assessments. The acquisition of a new four-wheel drive truck will ensure year-round access to water facilities, mountain-side water meter infrastructure, and the sewer lift station within the Wilderness Park facility.
DISCUSSION
A Notice Inviting Bids was published in accordance with City Council Resolution No. 7483, and bid packages were distributed to local vendors who provide this type of vehicle. On June 24, 2025, the City Clerk received eight bids with the following results:
Bidder Location Bid
Amount
DeLillo Chevrolet Huntington Beach, CA $62,936.10
Mountain View Chevrolet Upland, CA $63,544.89
Sierra Chevrolet Monrovia, CA $65,497.43
Ferro Automotive Group, Inc. Fairfield, CA $66,603.88 Paradise Chevrolet Ventura, CA $70,260.18
Mark Christopher Auto Center Ontario, CA $71,254.77 Three Way Chevrolet Bakersfield, CA $71,462.70
Victorville Chevrolet Victorville, CA $74,664.85
All bid documents were reviewed for content and the vendor’s background was investigated. Based on this review, it has been determined that DeLillo Chevrolet is the lowest responsive bidder that meets the City’s required vehicle specifications.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
The proposed action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), as it can be seen with certainty that it will have no impact on the environment.
Purchase Order for Chevrolet Silverado
July 15, 2025
FISCAL IMPACT
The total cost for the 2025 four-wheel drive Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck is $62,936.10. The Fiscal Year 2025-26 Equipment Replacement Budget included $85,000 for the purchase of this vehicle.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council determine that this action does not constitute a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”); and approve a Purchase Order with DeLillo Chevrolet for the purchase of one 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickup truck in the amount of $62,936.10.