FROM: Robert Thompson, General Manager
Originator: Riaz Moinuddin, Director of Operations & Maintenance
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FLEET VEHICLE REPLACEMENT PURCHASES
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve the purchase of new and replacement vehicles for Orange County Sanitation District's fleet as initially approved in the adopted Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget in the amount of $859,827; and
B. Delegate to the General Manager and Purchasing Manager the authority to purchase new and replacement vehicles through cooperative contracts during the fiscal year in the not to exceed amount listed above, during the fiscal year.
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BACKGROUND
Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) maintains a fleet of vehicles necessary to meet business needs. The fleet comprises 10 heavy-duty equipment trucks, one bus, 28 medium-duty trucks, 77 light-duty trucks, 20 sedans, 15 SUVs, and 19 vans, totaling 170 vehicles.
OC San's Fleet Services Division replaces vehicles as part of a fleet right-sizing and modernization strategy. The replacement is based on the current vehicle's ability to meet the assigned departmental needs, vehicle age, maintenance cost, condition, and mileage. All new and replacement proposed vehicles were identified as required for business needs during the fiscal year 2024-25 budget preparation process.
The new and replacement vehicles are proposed annually during budget preparation. The Board subsequently approves vehicle procurements under the capital equipment section of the budget in June of each year. OC San enters into a purchase order agreement with entities (cooperatives) that work directly with vehicle manufacturers to capitalize on the most cost-effective means to purchase the vehicles. OC San benefits from eliminating unnecessary options in the retail market through dealer shopping and ensures adherence to internal vehicle specifications.
All vehicle purchases are evaluated for "Green" ...
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