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AGENDA ITEM NO. 12.
CITY OF HAWTHORNE City Council AGENDA BILL For the meeting of 11/12/2024 Originating Department: Public Works |
City Manager:
Department Head:
SUBJECT:
Approval of a Purchase Order for the Amount of $77,018.98 for the purchase of two 2024 Ford Ranger XL from Southbay Ford.
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Public Works Director to Proceed with the purchase order and purchase of two 2024 Ford Rangers XL for Planning Department.
DISCUSSION:
Code Enforcement officers depend on reliable vehicles to respond swiftly and safely to inspection calls. The proposed purchase will replace older code enforcement vehicles in the fleet that have accumulated high mileage, making them more prone to malfunctions. Due to extended years of service, these vehicles require frequent repairs, often complicated by the unavailability of original parts and the challenges in sourcing aftermarket replacements. Staff solicited proposals from eight Ford Dealers in the area and received three submissions from Southbay Ford, Star Ford Lincoln, and Galpin Ford. After a careful review, Southbay Ford was determined as the most cost-effective and lowest- responsible bidder. Following is a list of firms and the cost proposals received: * South Bay Ford: $77,018.98 (2024 Ford Ranger XL Super Crew Cab) * Star Ford Lincoln: $79,162.32 (2024 Ford Ranger XL Super Crew Cab) * Galpin Ford: $77,770.12 (2024 Ford Ranger XL Super Crew Cab)
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLAN:
Goal 3: Improve development processing and customer service operations
FISCAL IMPACT:
None. The estimated amount of $77,020 is available and will be paid with the approved and allocated Equipment funds.
NOTICING PROCEDURE:
72 hours posted notice pursuant to the Ralph M. Brown Act