City Council Agenda Report
August 20, 2024
TO: Honorable City Council
FROM: Jesus M. Gomez, City Manager
BY: James C. Parker, Executive Director of Regional Transportation Theresa Clark, Transit Administration Officer
Janet Welde, Senior Management Analyst
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 24-44 - BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR PURCHASE OF
UTILITY TRUCK FOR NORWALK TRANSIT SYSTEM
Background:
On February 15, 2024, the City issued Invitation for Bid (IFB) No. 24-738 for a Class 4 Medium Duty Utility Truck. The purpose of the IFB is to acquire a new shop truck to replace the current shop truck for the Equipment Maintenance division. The current shop truck is 24 years old and needs costly major repairs. The new shop truck will be utilized for roadcalls and field repairs for City-Wide vehicles and Norwalk Transit System (NTS) fleet.
NTS received one bid from BP Ford of Long Beach for a 2024 Ford F450 Super-Duty Cab & Chassis truck. When a single bid is received in response to this IFB, NTS staff has to determine if the quality of service meets or exceeds the department’s expectations, and if the price is fair and reasonable. The Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price for this vehicle starts at $68,690. The custom utility body ranges from $50,000 and up depending on the customized features. Based on these findings, the bid price of $148,731 including tax and license fees submitted by BP Ford of Long Beach is fair and reasonable. Also, the vehicle meets or exceeds the department’s expectations.
Fiscal Impact:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-44, authorizing the use of Transit Reserves and a budget amendment to the Fiscal Year 2024/25 Department of Transportation Capital Budget in the amount of $148,731 There is no impact to the general fund.
City Council August 20, 2024
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2 Citizens Advised:
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Strategic Plan 2023 Implementation:
N/A
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends City Council adopt Resolution No. 24-44, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORWALK AUTHORIZING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 ADOPTED BUDGET TO UTILIZE TRANSIT FUNDS TO PROCURE ONE REPLACEMENT UTILITY WORK TRUCK, in the amount of $148,731; and authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with BP Ford of Long Beach to purchase a 2024 Ford F450 Super-Duty Cab & Chassis truck with modifications as specified in the bid documents, in the amount of $148,731, and any amendments provided there is funding in the budget, and it is within the City Manager’s signing authority, on behalf of the City, in a form approved by the City Attorney.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 24-44
2. Campaign Contribution Form