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AUTHORIZE THE USE OF SOURCEWELL'S NATIONAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH NATIONAL AUTO FLEET FOR THE PURCHASE OF EIGHT (8) ALLMAND PORTABLE LIGHT TOWERS
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DEPARTMENT: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/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 Cooperative Agreement No. 091521-NAF with National Auto Fleet Group for the purchase of eight (8) Allmand GR Series portable light towers.
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents for the purchase in the amount of $109,897 through National Auto Fleet Group located at 490 Auto Center Drive, Watsonville, CA 95076.
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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 an existing fleet of forty-eight (48) light towers.
Consistent with past practices, new and/or replacement vehicle and equipment requests are evaluated during the annual budget process along with Equipment Maintenance staff recommendations. The Parks and Community Services Department has identified the need for additional units at multiple field locations throughout the City.
ANALYSIS:
Many of the City-owned portable light towers are older models that have been discontinued, and acquiring parts and support services is challenging and will continue to be. Five (5) units are in poor condition due to their high exposure to weather elements and should be replaced (unit numbers 367, 368, 369, 371, and 375). In addition to the five (5) units, the Parks and Community Services Department identified the need for three (3)...
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