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La Mirada council authorizes $112,973.86 truck purchase to replace aging public-works vehicle
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Summary
The council adopted Resolution No. 26-11 to waive formal bids and purchase a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD service truck with service-body upfit for $112,973.86 from National Auto Fleet Group, funded from the equipment replacement fund, to replace a 25-year-old call-out vehicle.
The La Mirada City Council adopted Resolution No. 26-11 on April 14, waiving the formal bid process and authorizing the purchase of a Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD service truck with a service-body upfit for the public-works department.
City staff said the purchase replaces a call-out vehicle that has exceeded its useful service life and will improve field operations by including sign-storage shelves, a post puller, signpost rack and an arrow board. "The existing call out crew truck is about 25 years old and has surpassed its useful service life," staff said during the presentation.
The staff report recommended purchasing the vehicle from National Auto Fleet Group under a cooperative purchase contract (Sourcewell) at a total price of $112,973.86; funding was included in the city's equipment replacement fund budget. Council moved and seconded the resolution and approved it by unanimous roll call.
The council characterized the purchase as a thoughtful, piece-by-piece approach to fleet replacement rather than a single large expenditure, and staff will proceed with procurement and delivery arrangements under the cooperative contract.
