HomeMy WebLinkAboutPurchase of Replacement Vehicle Alt-Fuel VehicleCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: Award Bid for the Purchase of a Replacement Vehicle
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
VENDOR: Robertson's Palmdale Honda
455 Auto Vista Drive
Palmdale, CA 93551
DATE: May 8, 2008
Recommendation:
By Minute Motion, award the purchase for an alternative -fuel vehicle to replace City
Fleet Vehicle #66 to Robertson's Palmdale Honda of Palmdale, California, in the sum of
$27,502.95.
Discussion:
On March 27, 2008 City Council authorized staff to bid the purchase of a replacement
alternative -fuel vehicle with funds from the Vehicle Replacement Fund. The 2008 Honda GX,
CNG-powered vehicle will replace vehicle No. 66, a 2001 Honda GX, CNG-powered automobile.
This vehicle is designated to the City's Code Compliance Manager. The Riverside County
Abandoned Vehicle Service Authority will reimburse the City of Palm Desert at 50% of the total
cost of the vehicle. Nine bid packages were sent. out to Honda dealers, including local dealers.
One bid was returned, from Robertson's Palmdale Honda in Palmdale, California in the amount
of $27,502.95. This amount appears commensurate with the market, and funds are available in
the Vehicle Replacement Fund, account #530-4195-415-4030.
Fiscal Impact:
Since this is a replacement vehicle there is no increase in ongoing cost, and the City may
realize a negative cost due to increased efficiency and reduced maintenance.
Therefore, Public Works staff requests that City Council approve the purchase of an alternative -
fuel, CNG-powered 2008 Honda GX in the sum of $27,502.95.
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