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Cit 4 1 : 41 11 1 . 5 City Council Memorandum TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: SUBJECT: ISSUE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT DATE: August 9, 2011 ITEM NO: 34 WARDS: ALL BID NO. 6990 — ROAD SLURRY TRUCK FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT The issue for City Council consideration is award of Bid No. 6990 for purchase of an environmentally friendly, compressed natural gas (CNG) Road Slurry Truck for the Public Works Department. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council award Bid No. 6990 to Los Angeles Truck Centers LLC of Whittier, CA; in the amount of $417,524.24 to purchase CNG Road Slurry Truck. BACKGROUND On April 5, 2011, the City Council approved capital lease financing to purchase various vehicles requested by the Public Works and Fire Departments. A CNG Road Slurry Truck was included in this request for vehicles. The equipment will enhance the Public Works Department's capability to provide quality street - paving services for the community. The Purchasing Division, in cooperation with the General Services Department, recently solicited formal bids from local truck suppliers. Eight (8) prospective bidders downloaded the bid documents and one (1) bidder submitted a response. The bid received from Los Angeles Truck Centers LLC of Whittier, CA; was deemed responsive and there were no exceptions to the bid requirements. The bid meets the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Rule 1196 (Clean On -Road Heavy -Duty Public Fleet Vehicles) which requires that public fleets procure alternative -fuel vehicles to reduce air toxic and criteria pollutant emissions. The Purchasing Services Manager concurs with the recommendation above. FISCAL IMPACT Funds in the amount of $417,524.24 are available in the FY 2011 -12 Public Works Department budget Account No. 4195000 - 462100. 34 -1