Agenda Item: 7
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: October 13, 2026
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF CHIPPER TRUCK FOR SPECIAL DISTRICTS DEPARTMENT: Public Works
PRESENTER: Cruz Caldera
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Approve the “piggyback” purchase of one Ford F-750 chipper truck using Sourcewell contract number 032824-RTG with Rush Truck Centers for a total amount not to exceed $127,998.
2. Appropriate one-time funds in the amount of $127,998 from the Vehicle Replacement Fund (Fund 722) to the Automotive Equipment Expenditure Account 7222103-520103.
3. Authorize the City Manager or designee to execute all contracts and associated documents, subject to City Attorney review.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita's (City) Special Districts Division uses a chipper truck to perform tree maintenance operations throughout the City.
On June 25, 2026, Vehicle No. 222, the City's chipper truck, was involved in a hit-and-run collision and was subsequently declared a total loss. The City received $51,424 in insurance proceeds as a result of the loss. An additional $80,780 has accrued in the Vehicle Replacement Fund for this vehicle, for a total of $132,204 available for replacement. Staff has determined that a new 2027 Ford F-750 chipper truck is an appropriate replacement.
After conducting extensive research to find the most competitive pricing and the highest quality chipper truck, staff recommends using the City’s “piggyback” purchasing option for this procurement.
The use of “piggyback” purchasing allows the City to place orders against a competitively awarded public agency contract. The City is using the cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell, which allows the City to utilize an existing competitive process. This contract, which was awarded on July 16, 2024, was solicited through a competitive bid process and is valid through July 9, 2028.
After performing a cost analysis and reviewing pricing for comparable chipper trucks from other sources, it has been determined that the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract with Rush Truck Centers provides competitive pricing, quality chipper trucks, and the best value to the City. Additionally, there are no local vendors that provide these types of equipment on a cooperative purchasing contract. Using the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract results in a total sale amount of $127,998 inclusive of tax and delivery. The quote is available in the City Clerk’s Reading File.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
Upon approval of the recommended actions, $127,998 will be available in expenditure account 7222103-520103 (Vehicle Replacement Fund) to support the purchase of the vehicle.
ATTACHMENTS
Quote for Chipper Truck (available in the City Clerk's Reading File)