HomeMy WebLinkAboutFY 2005/06 Hovley Tire for General Fleet Repair ServicesCITY OF PALM DESERT
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REQUEST: Approve Use of Hovley Tire for General Fleet Repair Services
SUBMITTED BY: Tom Bassler, Maintenance Services Manager
VENDOR: Hovley Tire
74894 42nd Avenue
Palm Desert, CA 92260
DATE: June 23, 2005
ATTACHMENT: 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, are not
under a warranty, or are manufacturer -specific.
Discussion:
Palm Desert's administrative and work fleet consists of 68 vehicles ranging from small
sedans to 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. One criterion 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.
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Attached is a survey of the viable 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:
Maintenance Services Manager
Approval:
mer Cro
ACM for
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"4"?
Carlos L. Orte
City Manager
Department Head:
Michael Errante
Director of Public Works
Paul S. Gibson
Finance Director
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Smog
Engine diagnostic
Electrical diagnostic
Brakes
Alignment
Tires
Transmission
Shock absorbers
Exhaust system
Air conditioning
Tune up
Labor rate
Vehicle Repair Services Survey
FY 2005-06
Kim's
Automotive
Hovley Tire
X
X x
X x
X x
X
X
X
X X
X X
X X
X X
$70.00 $80.63
Note: ** subcontract work
Kim's Automotive
74877 Joni Drive, #7
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Palms to Pines
Automotive
X
X
X
X
X
X
X**
X
X**
X
X
$80.00
Service limited to sedans, vans and pick up trucks up to %-ton. Three ASE mechanics.
Very limited parking and storage. Three service areas.
Hovley Tire
74894 42nd Avenue
Palm Desert, Ca 92260
Service available to all classes of vehicles including diesel engines. Eight ASE
mechanics (four ASE Master, two smog technicians and two tire specialists). Sixteen
service bays. Sufficient on site parking and secure storage.
Palms to Pines Automotive
74894 Lennon Place, #F-2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and trucks up to 1-ton. Three ASC mechanics and one
service technician. Five service areas. Very limited parking and storage.