Item 298/2026
Final
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
To:
Lisa L. Kim From: Samuel Kim
Dept:
City Manager Dept: Public Works
Date: 8/11/2026
Subject: Authorization for the issuance of a purchase order to Nixon Egli Equipment Co. for the purchase of seven small trailers for the Public Works Department. (Cost: $ 172,137)(Action Item)
OBJECTIVE
To secure City Council authorization to purchase seven (7) small trailers for the Public Works Department from Nixon Egli Equipment Co. through the Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #092922-FTS.
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department has seven (7) small trailers that currently meet the City’s guidelines for replacement and were approved through the F iscal Year 2025-26 budget process. The equipment being replaced are a mixture of tilt, open and dump trailers used by the Public Works Department’s Streets, Parks, Building Maintenance sections and Water Division. Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase fleet vehicles and equipment.
DISCUSSION
Sourcewell nationally solici ts, evaluates and awards contracts through a competitive bid process. As a member of Sourcewell, the City is able to utilize bid awards for equipment purchases. Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #092922-FTS. The results deemed Nixon Egli Equipment Co. as the lowest responsive bid.
Nixon Egli Equipment Co. $172,137.08*
* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges.
Item 298/2026
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost to purchase seven (7) small trailers for the Public Works Department from Nixon Egli Equipment Co. is $172,137.08. Funds will be paid from the Fleet internal service fund.
The surplus equipment will be sold at public action , and proceeds will be deposited in the Fleet internal service fund.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
Authorize the Finance Director, or designee, to issue a purchase order in the amount of $172,137.08 to Nixon Egli Equipment Co. for the purchase of seven (7) small trailers for the Public Works Department.
By: Steven Sudduth, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
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