HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 25 - Temporary Fuel ServicesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 21, 2024
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY FUEL SERVICES AND ON -SITE FUEL STORAGE TANKS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of temporary fuel
services and on -site fuel storage tanks for fleet service vehicles during the
Service Center construction from Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc. for the
Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Fleet Services) for an estimated
amount of $392,449.
BACKGROUND: This purchase will be to provide temporary fuel services for fleet vehicles
and equipment during the reconstruction of the Service Center fuel island.
The purchase includes a six month rental of two 4,000 gallon storage
tanks and the expected fuel usage during this period. This is comparable
in cost to our current fuel supplier that fills our existing tanks. The new fuel
island should be complete at the termination of this contract. Funds are
available in the current year operating budget.
Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc. is the only full service fuel supplier with the
capabilities to supply on -site temporary fuel storage tanks with the ability
to provide on -site refueling for fleet service vehicles and equipment. The
on -site fuel tanks provide a secure, safe, and convenient alternative for
the City during the reconstruction at the Service Center.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A). Ricochet Fuel Distributors, Inc. is the sole source
provider for these types of fuel services.
Staff recommends approval.
RD/LW