FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager
SUBJECT:
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FLEET PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT VEHICLES, LIGHT DUTY TRUCKS, AND MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS FOR FY21-22
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION: Recommend to the Board of Directors to:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group to purchase one Ford F550 service body utility truck and five Ford F250 service body utility trucks using Sourcewell Cooperative Contract No. 120716-NAF, for a total amount of $326,408; and
B. Approve a 5% contingency of $16,321.
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) maintains a fleet of vehicles necessary to meet its business needs. The fleet is comprised of 27 heavy-duty equipment trucks, 92 light-duty trucks, 35 sedans, 12 SUVs, and 10 vans, for a total of 176 vehicles. Light-duty trucks compose the largest segment of the fleet and support the mobility needs of the Engineering, Operations, Collection Facilities, and Maintenance staff.
The OC San Fleet Services Division systematically replaces vehicles as part of an overall fleet right-sizing and modernization strategy. The replacement is based on the current vehicles' ability to meet the assigned group's needs, vehicle age, maintenance cost, condition, and mileage. Replacement of older vehicles improves safety by ensuring the vehicles are equipped with airbags, anti-lock brakes, and traction control. Replacement vehicles also offer new capabilities such as integrated davits or cranes to improve lifting and ergonomic safety.
Approximately 25% of OC San's vehicles are "Green" (electric, hybrid, CNG) or Flex-fuel vehicles. All replacement vehicles are evaluated for "Green" fuel applicability and feasibility.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Participate in local, state, and national cooperative purchasing programs
* Maintain a proactive asset management program
* Ensure the public's money is wisely sp...
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