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REQUEST: Approve the Purchase of an Alternative -Fuel Replacement Vehicle
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
DATE: March 27, 2008
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, authorize staff to request bids for and purchase an alternative -fuel
replacement vehicle, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00.
Discussion:
Vehicle #66, a 2001 Honda GX CNG-powered automobile, is designated to the Code
Compliance Manager. This vehicle meets the City's criteria for replacement this year. Staff
is requesting approval to purchase a 2008 Honda GX, an "alternative -fuel replacement
vehicle," through the bid process.
Senior Code Compliance Officer Pedro Rodriquez has confirmed that the Riverside County
Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority will reimburse this vehicle at 50%. Time is of the
essence in order to allow for the bidding process and to meet the deadline of June 30, 2008
for submittal of the required paperwork for reimbursement. Otherwise, the City will replace
the vehicle entirely at its own expense.
Staff requests authorization to purchase an alternative -fuel CNG-powered Honda GX as
replacement for Vehicle #66, in an amount not to exceed $30,000.00, from the Vehicle
Replacement Fund, Account #530-4195-415-4030.
Prepared By:
Carlos Herndndez
Maintenance Services Manager
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