City Council Memorandum
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL DATE: JUNE 24, 2025 FROM: FINANCE - CENTRAL STORES WARDS: ALL
SUBJECT: APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) RIZON ELECTRIC COE CHASSIS WITH STAKE BED – CLI 13 18L CHASSIS 18L FROM CA STATE BID 1-23-23-22A, FOR CENTRAL STORES THROUGH LOS ANGELES TRUCK CENTER, LLC. IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $157,705.50 ISSUE:
Approve the purchase of one (1) Rizon Electric COE Chassis with Stake Bed – CLI 13 18L Chassis 18L from California state bid 1-23-23-22A, for Central Stores through Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC in the total amount of $157,705.50.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approve the purchase of one (1) Rizon Electric COE Chassis with Stake Bed – CLI 13 18L Chassis 18L from California state bid 1-23-23-22A, for Central Stores through Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC in the total amount of $157,705.50; Authorize the Finance Department, in coordination with the General Services Department, to procure a comparable vehicle with equivalent specifications and pricing, in the event the originally specified unit is unavailable at the time of order, pursuant to the terms of the applicable statewide contract; and Authorize the City Manager, or designee, to execute the Purchase Order, including making minor and non-substantive changes.
BACKGROUND:
The Central Stores Division, operating as an internal service fund (Fund 640) under the Finance Department's Purchasing Division, is responsible for the management, storage, and distribution of materials and equipment essential to the City’s daily operations. Central Stores provides logistical support to multiple City departments, including Riverside Public Utilities, Police, Fire, Parks & Recreation, and Public Works.
To support ongoing delivery operations, a replacement is needed for the division’s Flatbed Stake Truck, which was declared a total loss following an accident in September 2023.
DISCUSSION:
Central Stores is currently utilizing a rented flatbed stake truck through the City’s Fleet Division. This temporary solution restricts scheduling flexibility and operational control, increasing the risk of service delays that may impact departments citywide. To ensure reliability and efficiency in delivery operations, the division requires a dedicated replacement vehicle.
To facilitate the purchase, the Finance Department is utilizing the California Department of General Services (DGS) Statewide Contract 1-23-23-22A, which covers Alternative Fuel Medium and Heavy-Duty Vehicles. This is a mandatory-use contract available to all eligible public entities and was established through a competitive solicitation process. The contract term runs from June 28, 2023, through June 26, 2026.
The procurement was conducted under Request for Proposal (RFP) Event #0000024171, issued on February 27, 2023, and closed on April 28, 2023. The solicitation sought proposals for various vehicle configurations, including battery electric trucks. Six vendors submitted responses. Proposals were evaluated by the State based on technical compliance, cost, delivery terms, and overall value. Awards were made on a per-line-item basis to ensure the best value to participating agencies.
The proposed vehicle meets all applicable specifications, including compliance with safety, emissions, and performance standards required under federal and California law.
The total cost of the vehicle is $157,705.50. If the specific vehicle is unavailable at the time of order, the Finance Department will coordinate with the General Services Department to select a comparable unit with equivalent specifications and pricing, consistent with the terms of the statewide contract.
Los Angeles Truck Center, LLC was awarded Line Item 13 of the RFP, offering the Rizon Electric COE Chassis with Stake Bed. Their proposal received a total score of 682.99 out of 975 possible points, based on the following criteria:
The quote details from Los Angeles Truck Center are as follows:
Stock#
Unit Price
Misc Fees
Total
2024 RIZON E18M
$157,415.00
$290.50
$157,705.50
Per Purchasing Resolution 24101, Section 602(f), Acquisition of Goods, "Competitive Procurement through the Informal Procurement and Formal Procurement process shall not be required... When Cooperative Purchasing is available and undertaken or when Goods can be obtained Federal, State and/ or other public entity pricing contracts or price agreements." The Purchasing Manager concurs that the recommended actions are in compliance with Purchasing Resolution No. 24101 Section 602(f).
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT:
This item contributes to Strategic Priority 5 - High Performing Government and Goal 5.5 – Foster a culture of safety, well-being, resilience, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion across the city organization. It aligns with each of the Cross-Cutting Threads as follows:
Community Trust – This purchase helps builds community trust by ensuring Central Stores has a vehicle available for staff to efficiently meet department delivery operational needs.
Equity – By efficiently supporting all City departments, Central Stores helps ensure consistent and equitable service delivery to residents throughout the City of Riverside.
Fiscal Responsibility – Central Stores having a dedicated vehicle will increase efficiency, optimizes operational costs, and promotes cost-effective strategies at Central Stores.
Innovation – The acquisition of an electric vehicle supports the City’s efforts to embrace emerging technologies, adapt to evolving community needs, and investing in a more sustainable future.
Sustainability & Resiliency – This purchase aligns with the City’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and advancing sustainability initiatives, reinforcing public trust in environmentally responsible operations.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The total fiscal impact of the action is up to $157,705.50 for the purchase of this vehicle. Sufficient funds are available in the Central Stores Fund, Automotive Equipment account number 2315200-462100.
Prepared by: Braulio Lopez, Central Stores Supervisor Approved by: Jennifer McCoy, Purchasing Manager
Certified as to
availability of funds: Kristie Thomas, Finance Director/Assistant Chief Financial Officer Approved by: Edward Enriquez, Chief Financial Officer/City Treasurer Approved as to form: Rebecca McKee-Reimbold, Interim City Attorney Attachments:
Los Angeles Truck Center Quote
Central Stores Flatbed Truck ● Page 2