HomeMy WebLinkAboutFiscal Year 2011 / 2012 - General Fleet RepairsCITY OF PALM DESERT
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STAFF REPORT
REQUEST: APPROVE THE USE OF SPECIFIC AUTOMOTIVE FACILITIES
FOR SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL FLEET REPAIRS FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2011-12 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $100,000
FROM OZZIE'S AUTOMOTIVE INC., AND HILLTOP
AUTOMOTIVE
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Greenwood, P.E., Director of Public Works
VENDORS: Ozzie's Automotive Inc.
74-894 Lennon Place, Suite F2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Hilltop Automotive
77-585 Enfield Lane, Suite A
Palm Desert, CA 92211
DATE: June 9, 2011
CONTENTS: Vehicle Repair Services Survey
Recommendation
By Minute Motion, approve the use of Ozzie's and Hilltop Automotive for
general fleet repair services for fiscal year 2011-12, in an amount not to
exceed $100,000.
Funds for general fleet repair services are budgeted in General Fund Account No. 110-
4331-413-3340.
Background
The City's fleet inventory consists of 86 vehicles ranging from small sedans to heavy-
duty trucks operating on electricity, gasoline, compressed natural gas (CNG), propane,
diesel, or a combination of these fuels. The City's maintenance facility is neither
equipped, nor staffed to accomplish all necessary repairs and maintenance of these
vehicles. The City has relied on outside service facilities to perform repairs that are
beyond our service capabilities.
Staff Report
Approve Use of Specific Automotive Services
June 9, 2011
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A vehicle repair survey has been prepared that illustrates four local repair facilities and
the variety of mechanical services they provide: Ozzie's Automotive Inc., Hilltop
Automotive, Kim's Automotive, and Palms to Pines Automotive.
Ozzie's Automotive, Inc., and Hilltop Automotive have been selected for fleet repair
services based on the hourly rate of $79.00 for Ozzie's and $94.00 for Hilltop, plus their
ability to provide the necessary repairs to all the City's fleet vehicles including CNG
alternative -fuel vehicles. For any significant costly repairs, the City's Mechanic will
determine which vendor to use based on the most reasonable estimates received for
the repairs needed.
Fiscal Analysis
Approval of this request may result in savings to the City in staff time and effort by
avoiding delays in procurement of general fleet repair services that cannot be
accomplished by staff.
Prepared By:
CaPbs Her ndez
Maintena ce Services Manager
Paul S. Gibson, Director of Finance
Wohlmuth, City Manager
De
Mark Gree400d, P.E.,
Director of Public Works
CITY COUNCIL ACTION
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Original on File with City Clerk's Office
Vehicle Repair Services Survey
FY 2011-12
Ozzie's
Automotive Inc
Hilltop
Automotive
Kim's
Automotive
Palms to Pines
Automotive
Smog
X
X
X
Engine diagnostic
X
X
X
X
Electrical diagnostic
X
X
X
X
Brakes
X
X
X
Alignment
X
X
X
Tires
X
X
X**
Transmission
X
X
X **
Shock absorbers
X
X
X
X
Exhaust system
X**
X
X **
Air conditioning
X
X
X
X
Tune up
X
X
X
X
Hourly rate
$79.00
$94.00
$105.00 for
CNG/Hybrid
vehicles
$85.00
$104.00
Note: ** subcontract work
Ozzie's Automotive Inc.
74-894 Lennon Place Ste. F2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service available to sedans and trucks from half -ton to one -ton trucks. Three ASE
mechanics and one master tech. Works on diesel and CNG vehicles.
Hilltop Automotive
77-585 Enfield Lane Suite A
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Service Available to sedans and trucks from half -ton to one -ton trucks. Two ASE
certified mechanics. Facility is CNG certified and is able to work on CNG and Hybrid
vehicles.
Kim's Automotive
74877 Joni Drive, #7
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and pick up trucks up to three quarter -ton. Two ASE
mechanics, do not work on CNG or Hybrid vehicles.
Palms to Pines Automotive
74894 Lennon Place, #F-2
Palm Desert, CA 92260
Service limited to sedans, vans and trucks up to one -ton. Three ASE mechanics and
one service technician, do not work on CNG or Hybrid vehicles.