March 1, 2022
Public Works
DATE: March 1, 2022
TO: Mayor Butt and Members of the City Council
FROM:
Joe Leach, PE, Director of Public Works
Dee Karnes, Fleet Maintenance Superintendent
Subject:
Contract to Outfit Fire Department Vehicles
FINANCIAL IMPACT: The proposed expenditure of $65,000 is included in the Fleet Maintenance FY 2020-2021 CIP budget
(50336031-400705-03A04).
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STATEMENT OF THE
ISSUE:
The Department of Public Works is requesting City
Council approval to contract with Stommel, Inc. to outfit Fire Department vehicles.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
APPROVE a contract with Stommel, Inc., to outfit three
Fire Department vehicles, in an amount not to exceed
$65,000 – Department of Public Works (Joe Leach 620-
5478).
DISCUSSION:
The Fleet Maintenance division requires the outfitting and build-up services for three Fire Department vehicles.
In February 2021, the City of Livermore published a Request for Bids for “Vehicle Outfitting & Repair Services”. Stommel, Inc., dba Lehr, was awarded the contract for AGENDA
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services from April 30, 2021 to April 30, 2024. Fleet Maintenance is using the City of Livermore’s competitive bidding results because the specifications requested are similar to that of Richmond’s.
This purchase is in compliance with the Richmond Municipal Code Section 2.52.330 Piggyback procurement which allows for a “piggyback” purchase using another agency’s purchase contract if it is in the best interest of the City of Richmond.
DOCUMENTS ATTACHED:
Attachment 1 – Standard Contract
Attachment 2 – City of Livermore Contract & Documentation