The Water Department will use these trucks to replace older trucks which are no longer economically feasible to maintain. These Crew Cab Service Body trucks will be used by the Water Department for the transportation of personnel and for the maintenance and repair of the City's water system. The older trucks will be sold at auction upon delivery and acceptance of the new trucks. TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP - The cost over the average service life of eleven years will be $169,003.00 (TCO tabulation is attached). These trucks meet the required specifications and are expected to operate satisfactorily during their average service life. Warranty information a manufacturer's statement of origin and an original sales invoice will accompany the new trucks upon delivery to the City. PRICE ANALYSIS - There are no previous price comparisons for these configurations of trucks. Property Management reviewed the price and determined it to be fair and reasonable. COOPERATIVE PURCHASE - State law provides that a local government purchasing items under a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement satisfies state laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the items. BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Contract No. 521-16 has been competitively bid to increase the purchasing power of government entities and to simplify the bidding process. ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager in the amount up to $ 29,221.75 and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated. M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the MWBE Office, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. |
