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Department of Transportation, Maintenance and Operations Division, Fleet Services Unit, (Transportation) recommending the Board:
1) Remove one 1/2 ton pickup totaling $45,000 and add one mid-size SUV totaling $39,400 to the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fixed Asset list;
2) Increase the cost of one mid-size SUV on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fixed Asset list from $32,000 to $39,400;
3) Reduce the cost of three mid-size SUVs on the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Fixed Asset list from $40,000 to $39,400;
4) Find the purchase of five (5) replacement vehicles are exempt from competitive bidding in accordance with Purchasing Ordinance 3.12.160, Section D, due to use of State of California competitively-bid Contract 1-18-23-23;
5) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to utilize the State of California Contract 1-18-23-23 for the acquisition of five (5) fleet replacement vehicles of various categories for the Department of Transportation - Fleet Services Unit; and
6) Authorize the Purchasing Agent to sign a purchase order to the awarded State vendor, Freeway Toyota of Hanford, CA. in the amount of $180,510.00 plus applicable delivery, fees and taxes (estimated at $15,380.75) for a one time purchase following Board approval.
FUNDING: Fleet Internal Service Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Five (5) fleet vehicles of various categories have met the County criteria for replacement and have been included on the Fixed Asset list for Fiscal Year 2021-22. The replacement vehicles consist of four mid-size SUVs (three for Code Enforcement and one for Sheriff's Office) and one 1/2 Ton Pickup for the District Attorney's Office. Due to vehicle shortages and manufacturer order cancellations, available vehicle types and prices have changed. Fleet would like to request the removal of one 1/2 ton pick-up truck for $45,000, and the addition of one mid-size SUV for $39,400 for the District Attorney's office. In addition, the cost of one mid-size SUV for the Sheriff's Office is requested to be increased fr...
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