HomeMy WebLinkAbout06 P.D. SPECIAL SERV 05-04-98AGENDA - -
NO. 6
5-4-98
Inter-Com
DATE: MAY 4, 1998
TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
WILLIAM A. HUSTON, CITY MANAGER
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/FIELD SERVICES DIVISION
AWARD OF BID FOR THREE POLICE SPECIAL SERVICE UNITS
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council award the bid for three 1998 Police Special Service Units to
Wondries Fleet Group of Alhambra, CA in the amount of $86,821.71.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff has determined, based upon the bids received that the lowest bidder responding to the City request
for bids is Wondries Fleet Group. Staff had contacted a number of dealers in the area and received the
following prices for like equipped vehicle.
The dealer and quotes are as follows:
Wondries Fleet Group, Alhambra
Sopp Chevrolet, Huntington Park
D.J. Martin, Newport Beach
Crest Chevrolet, San Bemardino
Guarantee Chevrolet, Santa Ana
Selman Chevrolet, Orange
Tustin Chevrolet, Tustin
Mclean Cadillac/GMC
$86,821.71
$89,732.16
$97,967.37
$100,462.86
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The funding for these vehicles was appropriated in the 1997/98 Budget from the Vehicle Replacement
Fund.
DISCUSSION:
The Police Department uses "police packaged" vehicles for the two K-9 units, and for the field
supervisor. A larger vehicle with a higher weight limit is needed for these uses due to the need for
additional weight and room. The Field Supervisor carries a variety of investigative tools, material, along
with weaponry that creates a strain on the weight capacity of the sedan. The K-9 Units presently
transport the dogs in a sedan and often confine the dogs in the rear seat for up to 14 hours. The
Chevrolet Motor Company no longer manufacturers police packaged sedans and have switched their
police packages to the Chevrolet Tahoe Sports Utility Unit. This vehicle addresses the weight and room
issues that have been a concern with sedan vehicles as mentioned above. The vehicles proposed for
purchase are to replace three existing sedans in service since mid-1993. The vehicles have accumulated
sufficient mileage and wear to warrant their replacement. Replacement monies in the Vehicle Lease
Funds will be utilized for the replacement cost as outlined in the 1997/98 Budget.
Tim D. Serlet
Public Works Director
Martin Pastucha
Field Service Manager
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