HomeMy WebLinkAboutD- 5 Staff Report on Bidding Specifications CONSENT CALENDAR
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: STEVE KENOYER, ACTING FINANCE DIRECTOR
VIA: RICK COLE, FINANCE DIRECTOR
DATE: DECEMBER 2, 2002
SUBJECT: ADOPT SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZE FORMAL BIDDING FOR (2) BASIC SMALL
SUVs OR (2) EXTENDED CAB SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS, AND 2 OR 3 (AS THE BUDGET
PERMITS) EXTENDED CAB SMALL PICKUP TRUCKS FOR THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that City Council approve the accompanying specifications and authorize the
commencement of the formal bidding process for (2) basic small SUVs OR (2) extended cab small
pickup trucks, for the Building Division, and (2 or 3 depending on the budget) extended cab small
pickup trucks for Community Improvement.
BACKGROUND
These vehicles will replace five existing Building Division and Community Improvement vehicles that
have reached the end of their useful life due to age and mileage, and the need for constant repairs.
These five vehicles were purchased thirteen years ago, and can no longer be considered as safe
operating city vehicles. The vehicles to be replaced are as follows:
1. 1989 Ford Ranger pick up truck (Building Division)
2. 1990 Dodge Ram 50 pick up truck (Building Division)
3. 1989 Dodge Ram 50 pick up truck (Community Improvement Division)
4. 1989 Dodge Ram 50 pick up truck (Community Improvement Division)
5. 1990 Ford Ranger pick up truck (Community Improvement Division)
There has been recent interest in evaluating electric vehicles that resemble oversize golf carts, as an
alternative to purchasing regular City vehicles. Apparently, a number of public and private agencies
are using these types of vehicles in limited applications, such as grounds maintenance, parking
enforcement, etc. However, for Community Development applications, such vehicles are not
appropriate. Community Development inspectors need all weather vehicles capable of maneuvering
on construction sites, grading sites, that have storage capabilities for ladders and tools, and have
hauling capabilities (for impounding illegal vendor wares for example) Moreover, a great deal
amount of time is spent driving to and from construction sites, and the safety of having air bags and
other crash protection that are offered in regular vehicles would be essential.
FISCAL IMPACT
Fiscal Impact is estimated to be $80,000, which has been budgeted in the Community Development
Vehicle Replacement CIP Budget for F/Y 2002-03.