HomeMy WebLinkAboutBid 2 Alternative-Fuel P-up TrucksCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Authorize Bidding for Two Alternative -Fuel Pickup Trucks
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: December 13, 2007
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, authorize the Public Works Department to advertise for
bids for two alternative -fuel pickup trucks to replace aging fleet vehicles.
Discussion:
The Public Works Department has delayed the purchase of replacement fleet vehicles
pending the completion and adoption of a comprehensive alternative -fuel City fleet
vehicle policy. Such a policy is being presented to the City Council for approval on this
agenda. This staff report request presumes that the policy has been adopted.
Two of the existing fleet pickup trucks have exceeded their useful life and need to be
replaced as soon as possible. Staff had previously sought to replace these vehicles in
May 2007; however, this request was denied by the City Council pending completion of
the alternative -fuel policy. Therefore, staff recommends that City Council authorize etaff
to advertise for bids for two alternative -fuel pickup trucks. Funds are available in the
equipment replacement fund 530-4195-415-4030.
Mark Greenwood, P.E.
Director of Public Works
Approval:
Finance Director
Approval.
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