RESOLUTION NO.______
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) TOYOTA FORKLIFT MODEL 50-8FGU25 FROM ATLAS TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING WHEREAS, the staff is recommending that the City Council approve the purchase of one (1) Toyota Forklift Model 50-8FGU25 from Atlas Toyota Material Handling, for $40,632, through a Cooperative Purchase Contract, Via the United States General Services Administration (GSA); and WHEREAS, transportation’s current forklift (Unit #382, 1992, Clark Forklift) has exceeded its useful life and is no longer operational. A replacement forklift is required and will be used by transportation maintenance personnel to load and unload pallets from delivery trucks and haul other heavy equipment and supplies throughout the shop area; and WHEREAS, the purchase will be accomplished through a Cooperative Purchase Contract via Request for Proposal (RFP) Contract # GS-07F-115AA, initiated by the United States General Services Administration (GSA), whereby Toyota Material Handling was one of the successful vendors contracted to provide Forklifts, Lift Trucks, and Related Handling Equipment, Attachments, Accessories, and Services. The contract, which commenced January 15, 2013, is good through January 14, 2023; and WHEREAS, GSA is the nation’s largest purchasing cooperative, connecting thousands of public agencies and educational institutions to create immense purchasing power. A lead public agency has competitively solicited GSA contracts in accordance with their public purchasing rules and regulations. Each solicitation contains language that advises all suppliers of the subsequent contract (see attached contract terms and conditions) that other government agencies may use throughout the United States. GSA contracts are established to meet both the competitive solicitation and consent requirements; and WHEREAS, the total cost of this project shall be covered 100% with approved Federal Grant Funds (5307 Funds) in an amount not to exceed $45,000 and have no impact on the City’s operating budget. This project has been approved by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro), and the Federal Transportation Administration (FTA); and is included as part of the regional Federal Transportation Improvement Plan (FTIP - Project ID: LA9919030).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Commerce hereby finds and declares that the foregoing recitals are true and correct, and incorporates them herein as findings and as a substantive part of this Resolution.
Section 2: The City of Commerce purchase one (1) Toyota Forklift Model 50-8FGU25 from Atlas Toyota Material Handling for a price not to exceed $45,000.
Section 3: Authorize the Mayor to execute the Resolution for and on behalf of the City of Commerce.
Section 4: This Resolution shall take full force and effect immediately upon adoption by the City Council.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of July 2022.
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Oralia Rebello, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lena Shumway, City Clerk