REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize the Issuance of a One (1) Year Blanket Purchase Agreement to Stommel, Inc., dba Lehr, in the Amount of $440,000 for Accessory Removal and Installation Services for the City's Patrol and Fire Vehicles (F25-113)
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
Approval is requested to authorize the issuance of a Blanket Purchase Agreement to Stommel, Inc., dba Lehr, of Sacramento, CA in the amount of $440,000 for accessory removal and installation services for the city's patrol and fire vehicles under the Placer County Contract.
EXISTING POLICY
Pursuant to Section 2.08.040 of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code (SMC) Council approval is required for the procurement of goods and/or services greater than $250,000 in any one transaction.
Further, Section 2.08.220(b) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code authorizes the purchasing officer to direct the city's participation with one or more governmental, public or quasi-public agencies in a cooperative agreement for the procurement of goods and/or services, provided that at least one of the agencies has solicited bids.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The action being considered does not constitute a "project" within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15378(a) as it has no potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
The City's Department of Public Safety (DPS) currently has a fleet of 35 patrol vehicles, with 18 vehicles overdue or due for replacement by 2025. An additional 2 patrol vehicles are being purchased to minimize downtime in the event of crashes, or future vehicle replacements. It is essential to ensure all patrol vehicles are equipped with the necessary lighting packages and accessories to enable officers to perform their public safety duties effectively and safely. =
To properly equip patrol cars with necessary saf...
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