HomeMy WebLinkAbout18 BIDS FOR 2 TRUCKS/WATER DIV 08-05-08AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 5, 2008
TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
FROM: RONALD A. NAULT, FINANCE DIRECTOR
SUBJECT: AUTHORIZATION TO SOLICIT BIDS FOR TWO RIGHT-DRIVE TRUCKS
FOR WATER SERVICES DIVISION'S METER READING ACTIVITIES
SUMMARY:
Authorize City staff to solicit bids for the acquisition of two (2) right-drive trucks required
for the City of Tustin's meter reading service.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the City Clerk to advertise and solicit
bids from qualified vendors for the acquisition of two (2) right-drive trucks.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Sufficient funds are available in the Budget for FY 2008-09 for the purchase of two (2)
right-drive trucks. The total cost for both trucks is estimated at $52,000.
BACKGROUND:
Per the City of Tustin's Municipal Code, staff is requesting authorization from the City
Council to solicit bids for the acquisition of two (2) right-drive trucks. The trucks would
be used by the meter readers (new positions) in the performance of their duties.
The City will be incorporating the meter reading service, which is currently contracted to
Alexander's Inc., into the Water Services Division. The contract would be discontinued
once the City's in-house water meter reading service is ready for deployment. Staff
believes that an in-house meter reading service would increase the level of customer
service to our water customers and yield a cost savings within three (3) years.
RonaId A. Nault
Director of Finance
Sean Tran
Senior Financial Analyst