Sparks City Council Meeting 1/14/2013 2:00:00 PM

    Monday, January 14, 2013 2:00 PM
    Sparks Council Chambers, 745 4th Street, Sparks, NV

Consent Items: 5.2

Title: Consideration and possible approval to purchase one Prodigy 14 passenger bus from Northwest Bus Sales Inc. in the amount of $55,917.00.
Petitioner/Presenter: Neil C. Krutz, P.E., Deputy City Manager/Ron Korman, Fleet and Facilities Manager
Recommendation: Staff recommends Council approve the purchase of this item for Parks Maintenance from Northwest Bus Sales Inc.
Financial Impact: $55,917.00 These funds were set aside as part of Project 13-7500 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Plan; Account 604080 Vehicles; in fund 1702 Vehicle Replacement as part of the 2013 Vehicle Replacement Program.
Total Costs: $55,917.00
Fund: Motor Vehicle Maintenance    Account: 604080
Program: 1702 Vehicle & Equip Replacement Plan (13-7500)
Amount: $55,917.00    Budget Status: Budget Exists
Business Impact (Per NRS 237):
    
A Business Impact Statement is not required because this is not a rule.
Agenda Item Brief: Equipment Services is requesting authorization to spend $55,917.00 to replace a 14 passenger van used to transport Community Services workers from the pickup location to the various work sites around the City on a daily basis.


Background: This request is for the purchase of a 14 passenger mini bus. This vehicle will replace 28A. 28A was purchased in 2001 and has 74,303 miles on it. The maintenance costs on this van have become excessive and our intent is to purchase a vehicle that will stand up to the rigors of daily use better than a passenger van.

Analysis: In sourcing the vehicle, if approved, the City would be using the joinder provision allowed under NRS 332.195, and purchasing the vehicles utilizing the State of Nevada bid. The State of Nevada bid has historically been the most competitive. Utilizing the “joinder” provision allows the City to precisely define the vehicle needed while foregoing the need to formally bid the item.

Alternatives: 1. Council could approve this purchase as outlined by staff. 2. Council could deny this purchase. 3. Council could direct staff to provide alternatives to this purchase.

Recommended Motion: I move to approve this purchase of a Prodigy 14 passenger bus from Northwest Bus Sales Inc. in the amount of $55,917.00.

Attached Files:
     Prodigy Quote.pdf
     Prodigy DRW Flyer 2010.pdf
     Bus Floorplan.pdf
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