A2501.SR.MG- Specification No. SV 25-10
CIT
Y OF SIMI VALLEY
MEMORANDUM
Febr
uary 10, 2025
TO: Cit
y Council
FR
OM: Department of Public Works
SUBJ
ECT: AWARD CONTRACT FOR THE PURC HASE OF FOUR (4 ) PUBLIC WORKS FLEET REPLACEMENT V EHICLES, SPECIFICATION NO. SV 25-10
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council awar d the attached contr act to Paradise Chevrolet (page 3) for an amount not to exceed $253,116.96 for the purchase of four (4) Public Works fleet vehicles pursuant to Specification No. SV 25-10.
BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW
Due to the age, high maintenance costs, and department needs, four (4) vehicles for the Public Works fleet were approved for purchase during the FY2023-24 budget process. Of the four (4) vehicles being purchased, one (1) new vehicle is designated for each of the following divisions: Landscape, Graffiti, and Building Maintenance. Additionally, Vehicle #554, a 2009 Ford F350, in the Landscape Maintenance Division, will be replaced with a new vehicle. Following delivery, vehicle #554 will be sent to auction as surplus. Staff issued a proposal for bids , and three bid s were received. Staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Paradise Chevrolet to purchase the four vehicles.
FINDINGS AND ALTERNATIVES
On October 29, 2024, a Notice Inviting Bids was mailed to twenty-one vendors, including four local vendors, and posted on the City’s website. Specification No SV 25-10 listed four (4) vehicle specification requirements based on d epartment needs. On December 5, 2024, the City received three (3) bids. The bids are summarized below.
VENDOR TOTAL PRICE
AutoNation Ford of Valencia $238,616.66
Paradise Chevrolet $253,116.96
Envision Ford & Lincoln $269,133.73
St
aff reviewed the bids and found that Paradise Chevrolet was determined to be responsive and met the specification requirements. AutoNation Ford of Valencia was deemed not responsive for not completing all required forms. Therefore, it has been determined that Paradise Chevrolet is the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The four vehicles include:
AGENDA ITEM NO.
Consent (2)
A2501.SR.MG- Specification No. SV 25-10
1. Vehicle #554 is a 2009 Ford F350 and is to be replaced with a 1 Ton 4x2 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Crew Cab and Chassis DRW.
2. New 2025 ½ Ton Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Standard Cab and Chassis Regular Cab WT for the Landscape Division.
3. New 2025 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 Crew Cab WT for the Graffiti Division.
4. New 2025 ¾ Ton 4X2 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Standard Cab and Chassis with Service / Utility Body Tool Box for the Building Maintenance Division.
All four vehicles were approved through the General Fund Vehicle Replacement Fund, with sufficient funds of $397,121.84 available.
The following alternatives are available to the City Council:
1. Award the contract to Paradise Chevrolet for an amount not to exceed $ 253,116.96 for the purchase of four (4 ) replacement vehicles pursuant to Specification No. SV 25-10 with an expected delivery date of no longer than 180 days;
2. Do not award the contract at this time and provide other direction to staff.
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1.
SUGGESTED CITY COUNCIL MOTION
I move to a ward a contract to Paradise Chevrolet for an amount not to exceed $253,116.96 for the purchase of four (4) vehicles per Specification No. SV 25-10 with an expected delivery date of not more than 180 days.
SUMMARY
On October 29, 2024, the City solicited bids for the purchase of four (4) replacement vehicles, Specification No. SV 25-10. On December 5, 2024, the City received three bids and determined that Paradise Chevrolet was the lowest responsible bidder. The bid amount for all four (4) vehicles was $253,116.96 with an expected delivery date of no longer than 180 days.
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Ronald K. Fuchiwaki
Public Works Director
Prepared by: Dylan Gunning, Senior Management Analyst
INDEX Page
Contract ............................................................................................ 3 Exhibit A ........................................................................................... 5 2 A2501.CON.MG 2/5/25
AGREEMENT NO. 3250073
Services Agreement
Paradise Chevrolet DATE MAILED: 02/10/2025
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