ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
MEETING DATE: March 12, 2025 AGENDA CATEGORY: Consent – Bids TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Randy McKeegan, Finance Director
DATE: March 5, 2025
SUBJECT: Bid extension for the purchase of 3 Police Special Motorcycles
Extend bid from Bakersfield Harley Davidson for the purchase of three Police Special Motorcycle in the amount of $113,853.93 (37,951.31 each) for the Police Department
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommend extension of bid and approval of the purchase
BACKGROUND:
On May 24, 2023, Council accepted the bid from Bakersfield Harley Davidson for the purchase of two Police Special Motorcycles for the Police Department. The specifications included a provision whereby, with the written approval of both the bidder and the City, the City may purch ase additional units at the same per unit cost for a period of twenty -four (24) months after acceptance of bid. Bakersfield Harley- Davidson has agreed to extend their bid price of $37,951.31 per unit for three additional units.
This purchase of three Po lice Special motorcycles will replace units that are more than 15 years old and meet the criteria for replacement as determined by the Fleet Division. The units will be replaced with newer, more efficient units.
Staff recommend extension of bid for the pu rchase of three Police Special Motorcycles from Bakersfield Harley-Davidson in Bakersfield, CA.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are budgeted in the Equipment Management Fund and no additional City General Funds are being requested.
COUNCIL GOAL:
Innovative and Efficient City Government
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