CITY OF SIMI VALLEY
STAFF REPORT
Janu
ary 12, 2026
To: City
Council
From: P
ublic Works Department
Ron Fuchiwaki, Public Works Director
Subje
ct: Award of three contracts for the purchase of six (6) replacement vehicles, Specification No. SV 26-07
Staff Recommendation
It is recommended that the City Council award four contracts for the purchase of six (6) replacement vehicles, pur suant to Specification No. S V 26-07: one (1) contract for one (1) vehicle to Motor City Buick GMC in the not-t o-exceed amount of $61,506.79 (Attachment A), one (1) contract for two (2) v ehicles to David Wilson’s Villa Ford in the not-to-exceed amount of $196,218.50 (Attachment B), one ( 1) contract for two (2) vehicles to David Wilson’s Villa Ford in the not-t o-exceed amount of $64,976.68 (Attachment C), and one (1) contract for one (1) vehicle to Sierra Auto Cars in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,890.31 (Attachment D).
Background
On June 9, 2025, the City Council approved the FY 2025- 26 budget, which allocated $475,000 for the replacement of Public Works vehicles. Due to their age, increasing maintenance costs, and ongoing operational needs, six (6) Public Works fleet vehicles were approved for replacement during the FY25–26 budget process. These vehicles have become increasingly unreliable and are frequently written up for repairs, including recurring mechanical problems such as transmission issues. Replacing these vehicles is necessary to ensure dependable service and to minimize downtime that impacts departmental operations. Of the six (6) vehicles being purchased, the following are designated for each of the divisions: one (1) new vehicle for Landscape, two (2) new vehicles for Streets, and three (3) new vehicles for Public Works Inspections.
Vehicle
Number
Current Vehicle Division New Vehicle
Vehicle
#548
2009 Ford F550
w/UTILITY Dump
Landscape GMC 2500 Sierra Regular Cab
with utility bed
Vehicle
#556
2011 Ford F550 Regular
Cab w/Dump Bed
Street
Maintenance
2 Ton 4x2 Cab & Chassis,
F550 DRW with Dump Bed
Vehicle
#571
2011 Ford F550 Regular
Cab w/Dump Bed
Street
Maintenance
2 Ton 4x2 Cab & Chassis,
F550 DRW with Dump Bed
Vehicle
#590
2014 Ford F150 SUPER
CAB 4x2
Public Works
Inspection
Ford Maverick Light Duty Size
FWD Crew Cab
AGENDA ITEM NO.
Consent (4)
Vehicle
#591
2014 Ford F150 SUPER
CAB 4x2
Public Works
Inspection
Ford Maverick Light Duty Size
FWD Crew Cab
Vehicle
#592
2014 Ford F150 SUPER
CAB 4x2
Public Works
Inspection
Light Duty Crew Cab 4x4
Chevy Colorado
Discussion
On August 26, 2025, a Notice Inviting Bids was mailed to twenty -five (25) vendors, including four (4) local vendors, and posted on the City’s website. Specification No. SV 26-07 listed six (6) vehicle specification requirements based on department needs. The solicitation requested bids on a per -vehicle, per -specification basis. Vendors were permitted to submit bids on any or all bid items.
On October 7, 2025, the City received eight (8) bids. Each recommended contract corresponds to a distinct bid item and vehicle replacement need and is proposed for award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for that specific item. The recommended awards reflect the unit pricing requested and evaluated during the solicitation and do not constitute a single aggregated purchase.
The bids are summarized below.
Vendor
Bid Vehicle #1
(Replaces
Vehicle #548)
Bid Vehicle #2
(Replaces Vehicle
#556 & #571)
Bid Vehicle #3
(Replaces Vehicle
#590 & #591)
Bid Vehicle #4
(Replaces
Vehicle #592)
Number of vehicles to
purchase 1 2 2 1
David Wilson's Villa Ford $65,534.21* $98,109.25* $32,488.34* $31,952.09* Ferro Automotive Group $71,474.24* No Bid $37,004.64* $40,565.34* Motor City Buick GMC $61,506.79* No Bid $42,459.91* $45,694.47* Paradise Chevrolet $71,511.25* $110,067.63* $39,765.25* $44,012.35* Sierra Auto Cars $67,951.63* $104,695.08* $37,351.06* $40,890.31* Surf City Auto Group Inc. $63,842.88* $80,037.63* $41,427.63* $45,503.13* UAG Cerritos I, LLC $69,578.54* No Bid $39,494.69 $42,103.72 Western Truck Exchange No Bid $102,221.50 No Bid No Bid Total Purchase Cost $61,506.79 $196,218.50 $64,976.68 $40,890.31 *Reflects revised calculations due to rounding or mathematical errors.
Staff reviewed the bids and determined the following:
Motor City Buick GMC was determined to be responsive and met the specification requirements for bid vehicle #1.
David Wilson’s Villa Ford was determined to be responsive and met the specification requirements for bid vehicle #2. Surf City Auto Group Inc . was determined not to be responsive for not signing the bid document.
2 David Wilson’s Villa Ford was determined to be responsive and met the specification requirements for bid vehicle #3.
Sierra Auto Cars was determined to be responsive and met the specification requirements for bid vehicle #4. David Wilson’s Villa Ford did not meet the specification requirements for bid vehicle #4, as the vehicle specification called for a 4x4; their proposal was an AWD. Ferro Automotive Group was determined not to be responsive for not marking “as specified” on any bid lines as required per page 5, section V.
Therefore, it has been determined that bid vehicle #1 will be awarded to Motor City Buick GM for an amount of $61,506.79, bid vehicle #2 will be awarded to David Wilson’s Villa Ford for an amount of $196,218.50, bid vehicle #3 will be awarded to David Wilson’s Villa Ford for an amount of $64,976.68, and bid vehicle #4 will be awarded to Sierra Auto Group Inc. for an amount of $40,890.31.
Financial Impact
The cost of this action was included in the FY 25-26 Adopted Budget to the Vehicle Replacement account 6519004-47030. No appropriation is required.
City Council Priority
This item supports the City’s Reliable Infrastructure Pillar of Excellence.
Suggested Motion
I move to approve and execute four contracts for the purchase of six (6) replacement vehicles, pursuant to Specification No. SV 26- 07: one (1) contract for one (1) vehicle to Motor City Buick GM in the not-to-exceed amount of $61,506.79 (Attachment A), one (1) contract for two (2) vehicles to David Wilson’s Villa Ford in the not -to-exceed amount of $196,218.50 (Attachment B), one (1) contract for two (2) vehicles to David Wilson’s Villa Ford in the not-to-exceed amount of $64,976.68 (Attachment C), and one (1) contract for one (1) vehicle to Sierra Auto Cars in the not -to-exceed amount of $40,890.31 (Attachment D).
Summary
On June 9, 2025, the City Council approved the FY 2025- 26 budget, which allocated $475,000 for the replacement of Public Works vehicles. Due to their age, increasing maintenance costs, and ongoing operational needs, six (6) Public Works fleet vehicles were approved for replacement during the FY25–26 budget process. These vehicles have become increasingly unreliable and are frequently written up for repairs, including recurring mechanical problems such as transmission issues. Replacing these vehicles is necessary to ensure dependable service and to minimize downtime that impacts departmental operations. Of the six (6) vehicles being purchased, the following are designated for each of the divisions: one (1) new vehicle for Landscape, two (2) new vehicles for Streets, and three (3) new vehicles for Public Works Inspections. It is recommended that the City Council award four contracts for the purchase of six (6) 3 replacement vehicles, pursuant to Specification No. SV 26- 07: one (1) contract for one (1) vehicle to Motor City Buick GM in the not -to-exceed amount of $61,506.79 (Attachment A), one (1) contract for two (2) vehicles to David Wilson’s Villa Ford in the not-to-exceed amount of $196,218.50 (Attachment B), one (1) contract for two (2 ) vehicles to David Wilson’s Villa Ford in the not -to-exceed amount of $ 64,976.68 (Attachment C), and one (1) contract for one (1) vehicle to Sierra Auto Cars in the not-to-exceed amount of $40,890.31 (Attachment D).
Prepared by: Dylan Gunning, Senior Management Analyst
Attachments:
Attachment A – Motor City Buick GMC Contract
Attachment B – David Wilson’s Villa Ford Contract
Attachment C – David Wilson’s Villa Ford Contract
Attachment D – Sierra Auto Cars Contract
4 Attachment A
2-Attachment A -Contract_Motor City Buick GMC.doc 1/7/26 AGREEMENT NO. 3260076
Services Agreement
CONTRACTOR: Motor City Buick GMC DATE MAILED:
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ow you will find a checklist relating to Insurance and other requirements that are required for doing business with the Ci ty of Simi Valley. Only those items checked- off are MANDATORY, however if your standard policies exceed the minimum requirements please include. Commercial general liability insurance must meet or exceed the requirements of ISO -CGL Form No. CG 00 01 11 85 or 88, or equivalent. The amount of insurance set forth below will be a combined single limit per occurrence for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the policy coverage. Liability policies will be endorsed to name the City, its officials, and employees as “additional insureds” under said insurance coverage and to state that such insurance will be deemed “primary” such that any other insurance that may be carried by the City will be excess thereto. Such insurance must be on an “occurrence,” not a “claims made,” basis and will not be cancelable or subject to reduction except upon thirty (30) days prior written notice to the City.