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File #: 23-1109    Version: 1
Type: Report Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 3/1/2023 In control: REGULAR CITY COUNCIL AND HOUSING AUTHORITY*
On agenda: 3/21/2023 Final action:
Title: AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SOURCEWELL'S NATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-ONE (21) ALLMAND PORTABLE LIGHT TOWERS
Attachments: 1. Agenda Report, 2. 1. National Auto Fleet Group Quote, 3. 2. Allmand GR Series Portable Light Tower Specs
TITLE:
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AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SOURCEWELL'S NATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWENTY-ONE (21) ALLMAND PORTABLE LIGHT TOWERS
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS/MAINTENANCE SERVICES DIVISION
PRESENTED BY: RAJA SETHURAMAN, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
CONTACT INFORMATION: ROBERT RYAN, MAINTENANCE SERVICES MANAGER (714) 327-7499

RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Authorize the use of Sourcewell's National Cooperative Agreement No. 091521-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of twenty-one (21) Allmand GR Series portable light towers.

2. Authorize the purchase of twenty-one (21) Allmand GR Series portable light towers for $310,971.15 through National Auto Fleet Group.

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BACKGROUND:
The use of portable lights has been a continued necessity for the City to conduct youth programs and special events throughout the year. Staff provides portable light towers to several parks and recreational areas throughout the City for sporting activities and special events. The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining forty-one (41) light towers, of which only twenty (20) units are currently operational. The Parks and Community Services Department has identified the need for additional units at multiple field locations throughout the City.

ANALYSIS:
The majority of the City-owned portable light towers are older models that have been discontinued, and the acquisition of parts and support services for these older portable light towers is challenging and will continue to be. Half of the City's current fleet of light towers have endured faulty circuit breakers and frequent engine control problems. The overall condition of these units is poor due to their high exposure to weather elements.




The procurement of twenty-one (21) additional portable light towers will supplement the City's fleet and will contribute in reliably illuminating facil...

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