HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Vehicle Lighting and EquipmentMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 20, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE AWARD OF AN INFORMAL REQUEST FOR
QUOTE FOR VEHICLE LIGHTING AND EQUIPMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the award of a for quote for vehicle
lighting and equipment from Wildfire Truck and Equipment Sales for the
Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund and Utility Enterprise
Fund for an estimated amount of $31,063.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of light bars for six new trucks for Parks and
Water Utilities Departments, as well as emergency lighting and equipment
for two new Fire Department pickup trucks, all approved in the FY 2020
Vehicle Replacement budget. The equipment and lighting will be installed
in-house by Fleet Services to equip the vehicles with all the necessary
safety roadside protection and functions. The equipment meets or
exceeds the departments and fleet requirements.
Informal quotes were taken in accordance with the City Purchasing Policy.
Formal bids and advertisements are not required for purchases under
$50,000. Three quotes were submitted as noted below. Wildfire Truck and
Equipment Sales submitted the lowest quote meeting specifications.
Wildfire Truck and Equipment Sales $31,063
Dana Safety $34,956
John Wright Associates $34,993
Staff recommends approval
PH/LW