RESOLUTION NO. (N.C.S.)
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DIRECT PURCHASE OF TWO PICKUP TRUCKS AND TWO SPORTS UTILITY VEHICLES WHEREAS, the Salinas Fire Department needs to replace two aging pickup trucks and one sports utility vehicle (SUVs) for use by sworn personnel; and WHEREAS, the Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the provision of one Super Duty F-250 pickup truck, before taxes and fees, is $48,345.00; and WHEREAS, the Manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the provision of one Chevy Tahoe sports utility vehicle, before taxes and fees, is $55,395.00; and WHEREAS, the department is requesting an additional 25% contingency given current market conditions and lack of inventory; and WHEREAS, on April 12, 2022, the City Council approved Resolution #22329, authorizing the direct purchase of two new ¾ ton medium duty trucks, all necessary tools, communications equipment, signage, and outside installation services for a total cost not to exceed $170,000; and WHEREAS, the department is requesting the appropriation of $170,000 previously approved FY 21-22 funds through Resolution No. 22329, for use in FY 22-23 and towards the total cost of $320,044.98; and WHEREAS, the City Council can approve this purchase pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code Section 12-27 (exception to low-bid based competition) in contracting for equipment, materials, supplies, and services and pursuant to Salinas Municipal Code 12-28 (local purchasing preference); and WHEREAS, the total purchase cost of the vehicles is not to exceed $ 320,044.98.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the Salinas City Council authorizes the direct purchase of two pickup trucks and one sports utility vehicles (SUVs) for a total cost not to exceed $ 320,044.98.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 23rd day of August 2022, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
APPROVED:
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Kimbley Craig, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patricia M. Barajas, City Clerk
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