HomeMy WebLinkAboutHovley Tire - Fleet Repair ServicesCITY OF PALM DESERT
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STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Approval for Fleet Repair Services
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Bassler, Maintenance Services Manager
VENDOR: Hovley Tire
74894 42nd Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
DATE: August 26, 2004
CONTENTS: Vehicle Repair Service Survey
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion: Approve the use of Hovley Tire for general fleet repair
services that cannot be accomplished by the city's mechanic or under
warranty or manufacturer specification.
Discussion:
Palm Desert's administrative and work fleet consists of 68 vehicles ranging from small
sedans through heavy-duty trucks operating on electric, gasoline compressed natural
gas, propane, diesel or a combination of these fuels. The city's maintenance facility is
not equipped or staffed to accomplish all repairs and maintenance of these vehicles and
the city has relied on outside service facilities to perform repairs that are beyond our
service capabilities.
A criteria list was prepared of general repair services needed and a notice was posted
for response. One criteria set was to limit the distance of the repair facility to a quarter
mile from the city's maintenance yard. The distance is necessary to minimize the
manpower and time involved in transporting vehicles. The repair services covered under
this approval would cover about 85 percent of the city's needs. Other repair and
maintenance services are vehicle manufacturer specific and require factory -trained
technicians and specialized manufacturer equipment.
Staff Report — Approval for Fleet Repair Services
August 26, 2004
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Attached is a survey of the vehicle repair facilities that are in the immediate area of the
city's maintenance facility and the services provided. Based on the information obtained
it is recommended that the City Council approve the use of Hovley Tire for vehicle
repairs and maintenance that cannot be provided by the city or are covered under a
warranty or are manufacturer specific.
Submitted By: Department Head:
Michael Errante
Maintenance Services Manager Director of Public Works
Approval:
ACM or DevelopmvQServices
City Manager
nance Director
Vehicle Repair Services Survey
Kim's
Automotive
Hovley Tire
Chris's Auto
Repair
Smog
X
Engine diagnostic
X
X
X
Electrical diagnostic
X
X
X
Brakes
X
X
X
Alignment
X
Tires
X
Transmission
X
X
Shock absorbers
X
X
X
Exhaust system
X
X
Air conditioning
X
X
X
Tune up
X
X
X
Labor rate
$70.00
$76.63
$60.00
Kim's Automotive
74877 Joni Drive, #7
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and pick up trucks up to 3/-ton. Three ASCE mechanics.
Limited space to drop off vehicles. Three service areas.
Hovley Tire
74894 42nd Avenue
Palm Desert, Ca 92260
Service available to all classes of vehicles. Eight ASCE mechanics (four ASCE Master,
two smog technicians and two tire specialists). Sixteen service bays.
Chris's Auto Repair
74866 Velie Way, # 7
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and trucks up to 1-ton. Owner/mechanic ASCE and two
non -certified mechanics.