REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the Issuance of a Purchase Order to Downtown Ford Sales, Inc. in the Amount of $402,998.90 for Six (6) F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Lightning Pro Service Trucks (F25-115)
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order in the amount of $402,998.90 (including tire, delivery fees, and sales tax) for six (6) F150 Crew Cab 4x4 Lightning Pro Service Trucks to Downtown Ford Sales, Inc. of Sacramento, CA.
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BASIS FOR RECOMMENDATION
The City routinely replaces vehicles based on an established replacement schedule. Six (6) vehicles currently in the City's fleet were purchased between 2008 and 2014 and are due or overdue for replacement. The vehicles are currently assigned to various departments: two (2) in the Department of Public Safety, two (2) in the Environmental Services Department, and two (2) in the Department of Public Works. These vehicles have experienced downtime due to repairs and additional needed maintenance.
Staff recommends replacing the existing vehicles with Ford F150 Lightnings, which offer newer safety features and improved vehicle uptime due to these being new vehicles replacing older vehicles. The replacement vehicles are battery electric vehicles (BEVs) which will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, allow the City to meet electrification goals for the State and our Climate Action Plan, and follow the City's Administrative Policy to use alternative fuel vehicles when economically feasible.
Pricing for this purchase originates from a State of California Contract (No.1-22-23-20F) and is available through Downtown Ford Sales, Inc. The City regularly purchases fleet vehicles and equipment through cooperative purchasing agreements or through a California Statewide Commodity Contract. The City has used the State of California agreements to identify vendors and purchase vehicles and equipment, typically realizing better pricing and value than traditionally bidding these types ...
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