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Recommendation to Authorize the Interim City Manager to Execute the First Amendment to the Fleet Services Vehicle Lift Installation Agreement with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp, for a No-Cost Additional Twelve-Month Agreement Term and Insurance Requirement Adjustments.
In accordance with CEQA, this action is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). (Public Works C41000 and 603)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Adam W. Politzer, Interim City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
On June 4, 2025, the City of Alameda (City) entered into an agreement with Liftnow Automotive Equipment Corp. (Liftnow) for the installation of a new vehicle lift at the City's Garage Central Repair Building (Agreement). The Agreement, included as Exhibit 1, is scheduled to expire on June 4, 2026.
Due to an extended design and permitting process, as well as unforeseen groundwater conditions and structural elements that were not identified in the existing building drawings, additional time is needed to complete the project. Additionally, it was determined that Liftnow's scope of work does not necessitate Pollution Prevention Coverage Requirements due to negligible risk and is thusly being removed from the Agreement.
Staff recommends extending the term of the existing Agreement by twelve months, through June 4, 2027, at no additional cost and with no changes to the compensation structure, to allow the contractor to complete the installation of the lift. Exhibit 2 includes the proposed First Amendment to the Agreement.
BACKGROUND
Fleet Services oversees the City fleet including 453 vehicles, trucks, lawn care, construction equipment, trailers and towed machinery. The City fleet includes fire apparatus, police vehicles, public works trucks, parks equipment, and general administrative vehicles. The division provides essential support ...
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