HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Statement 1987/10/13 Item 5COUNCIL AGENDA STATEMENT
. Item 5
Meeting Date 10/13/87
ITEM TITLE: Resolution~~~ 7D Authorizing the Department of General
Services of the State of California to purchase eight Police
sedan vehicles
SUBMITTED BY: Director of Finance c~
REVIEWED BY: City Manage (4/5ths Vote: Yes_No X )
The 1987-88 Equipment Replacement Fund provides for the purchase of eight
Police patrol vehicles. The City is able to obtain the vehicles through the
State via a cooperative purchasing agreement as authorized by Council
Resolution No. 6132.
RECOMMENDATION: That Council approve the resolution authorizing the
purchase.
BOARDS/COMMISSIONS RECOMMENDATION: Not applicable.
DISCUSSION:
• The State contract provides for purchases for political subdivisions of the
State of materials and equipment provided the product is for public use. The
procedure requires adoption of a resolution designating the State as the agent
i n making the purchase. A service charge of 1% of the total before taxes i s
required for each transaction.
The 1986-87 State bid for Police special vehicles was awarded to Bob Frink
Chevrolet Inc. in Sacramento for the Chevrolet Caprice sedan equipped per
State specifications. The successful bidder normally orders additional
vehicles and stocks them for emergency purchases. The dealer presently has
vehicles available for immediate delivery. The purchase price is $11,962.11
per unit including sales tax and service charge. The total purchase price for
the eight units is $95,696.88.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are provided for in the Equipment Replacement Fund.
The eight vehicles being replaced will be sold at auction in December.
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