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Council committee presses for competition as NAPA parts contract needs $1.935M top-up

Springfield Committee of the Whole (City Council) · January 28, 2026
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Summary

Council debated a proposed $1,935,000 additional payment to the city's NAPA turnkey parts contract (bringing the total to $7,785,000) amid staff concerns about parts availability and calls from aldermen to pursue a competitive bid before the contract renews in July.

The Committee of the Whole on Jan. 27 debated an ordinance authorizing an additional payment of up to $1,935,000 under the city's existing turnkey parts-store agreement with Motor Parts & Equipment Corp., d/b/a NAPA, which would bring the total contract authorization to $7,785,000.

David Aaron Winkler, the city's fleet manager, told the committee he has begun reviewing the contract and sourcing challenges since joining the department. "I've been the fleet manager for 6…

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