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Council approves consent calendar after discussion of $15,000 vehicle upfit and public concern over single-vendor procurement
Summary
The Woodland City Council approved consent calendar items 4–8 5–0 after a council member questioned a $15,000 upfit cost difference on an F-450 utility truck; Public Works staff explained reasons for the higher cost and a resident urged the city to seek multiple bids on a separate contract.
The Woodland City Council voted unanimously to approve the consent calendar on Wednesday, but not before a brief council discussion about a $15,000 cost differential on a vehicle upfit and a public commenter urged the city to solicit additional bids on a separate procurement.
Council member Garcia Padilla asked why one upfit (G6) was $15,000 more expensive than anticipated. Public Works staff explained that the vehicles involved are…
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