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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of Four Replacement Police Chevrolet Tahoe's and Associated Aftermarket Equipment Consistent with the Revised Vehicle Replacement Policy in an Amount Not-to-Exceed $335,980.51 from Winner Chevrolet. (Public Works 60141581)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jennifer Ott, City Manager
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Four City of Alameda (City) police vehicles require replacement due to age, mileage, and condition. On July 5, 2023 City Council approved Resolution No. 16073, amending the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Operating Budget for the Fleet Replacement Fund (Fund 601), authorizing an appropriation of $1,440,571 of unspent FY 2022-23 vehicle replacement funds into the current fiscal year for the purchase of replacement vehicles. Staff recommends City Council authorize the purchase of four Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles from Winner Chevrolet, the vendor who holds the State of California contract, for an amount not-to-exceed, $335,980.51. This includes the cost of the vehicle, upfitting with aftermarket equipment and a 5% contingency for cost inflation.
BACKGROUND
On November 5, 2019, staff provided City Council with an update on the revised Administrative Policy and Procedure Number 48, Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Policy. The Fleet Replacement Policy is consistent with the City's recently adopted Climate Action and Resiliency Plan and emphasizes greenhouse gas emission reductions. The revised policy focuses on right-sizing the City fleet, the purchase of electric vehicles when feasible, and lowering the fleet's emissions through acquisition of low emission vehicles.
In accordance with City Administrative Policy and Procedure Number 5 (Purchasing Policy), vehicles may be purchased by piggybacking on another agency's purchase agreement or through cooperative purchasing. City Council must approve an award of vehicle purchases to a single vendor made through either piggybacking or cooperative purch...
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