FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Rob Thompson, Assistant General Manager
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FLEET PURCHASE OF ONE SEDAN, SIX LIGHT-DUTY TRUCKS, AND THREE VANS
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
A. Approve a Purchase Order to National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of one new/unused Toyota Prius sedan, three new/unused F150 trucks, three new/unused F250 Utility Body trucks, one new/unused Transit Connect Van, and two new/unused Transit Cargo Vans using Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Powers Alliance) Cooperative Contract No. 120716-NAF, for a total amount of $357,312 plus freight; and
B. Approve a contingency of $17,866 (5%).
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (Sanitation District) maintains a fleet of vehicles necessary to meet its business needs. The fleet is comprised of 24 heavy-duty equipment trucks, 95 light-duty trucks, 31 sedans, 12 SUVs, and 10 vans, for a total of 172 vehicles.
As part of an overall fleet rightsizing and modernization strategy, the Fleet Services Division of the Sanitation District is systematically replacing the oldest vehicles in the fleet. Vehicle replacement is based on vehicle age, maintenance cost, condition, and mileage.
Replacement of older vehicles improves staff safety by ensuring vehicles are equipped with airbags, backup cameras, anti-lock brakes, and traction control. Light-duty trucks compose the largest segment of the fleet and support equipment needs of Engineering, Operations, Collections, and Maintenance staff.
Approximately 25% of the Sanitation District's vehicles are "Green" or FLEX fuel vehicles. Replacement vehicles are evaluated for replacement as "Green" (electric, hybrid, CNG) vehicles.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Participate in local, state, and national cooperative purchasing programs
* Maintain a proactive asset management program
* Ensure the public's money is wisely spent
PROBLEM
The 2002 Ford T...
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