HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 2023-154RESOLUTION NO. 2023-154
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID
REQUIREMENT AND APPROVING A SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH AUTORETURN US, LLC TO PROVIDE
TOWING AND IMPOUND MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
SOLUTION TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Chula Vista Police Department is requesting approval for a single source
procurement with AutoReturn US, LLC (“AutoReturn”) for their proprietary AutoReturn
Integrated Enterprise System, which will modernize and streamline tow operations within the
Department and provide a better experience for citizens who have their motor vehicles towed; and
WHEREAS, AutoReturn represents it is the national leader in towing and impound
management logistics services and has served customers across the country and internationally
since 2002 to address challenges in the municipal towing and impound industry; and
WHEREAS, the proposed agreement was negotiated on the basis of AutoReturn’s
demonstrated competence and qualifications for the services to be provided, pursuant to Chula
Vista Municipal Code section 2.56.110(A)(1); and
WHEREAS, due to the unique performance capabilities of AutoReturn, including
integrated solution tailored to the unique needs of the City’s current towing operations, and
AutoReturn’s competency in providing dispatch, impound, and private property impound
management services, the Purchasing Agent has determined, in their discretion, and upon
consultation with the Director of the procuring department, that the award of the contract to
AutoReturn qualifies for the “single/sole source” exception to the City’s competitive bidding
requirements in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code sections 2.56.110(H)(3) and
2.56.070(B)(4); and
WHEREAS, AutoReturn warrants and represents that it has the knowledge and skills, and
is experienced and staffed in a manner such that it can deliver the services required by the City; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends entering into the agreement with AutoReturn for an initial
term of October 3, 2023, to October 2, 2024, for a not to exceed amount of $99,999 and with the
option to extend for two additional one-year terms, up to October 2, 2026, each for a total not to
exceed $118,000; and
WHEREAS, funding for the first year of the agreement has been appropriated in the Fiscal
Year 2023/24 Asset Seizure Fund budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
that it approves that certain Services Agreement, between the City and AutoReturn US, LLC, in
the form presented, with such minor modifications as may be required or approved by the City
Attorney, a copy of which shall be kept on file in the Office of the City Clerk, and authorizes and
directs the City Manager to execute same.
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Resolution No. 2023-154
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Presented by Approved as to form by
Roxana Kennedy Jill D.S. Maland
Chief of Police Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak
Acting City Attorney
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 3rd day of October 2023 by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Cardenas, Chavez, Gonzalez, and McCann
NAYS: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: Preciado
John McCann, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Kerry K. Bigelow, City Clerk of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Resolution No. 2023-154 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council at a regular
meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 3rd day of October 2023.
Executed this 3rd day of October 2023.
Kerry K. Bigelow, MMC, City Clerk
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