Title
Approval of a Resolution Authorizing a Contract with Gordon Truck Centers, Inc., Doing Business as Freightliner Northwest for the Purchase of Two Step Vans
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve a Resolution authorizing a contract with Gordon Truck Centers, Inc., a Washington Corporation, doing business as Freightliner Northwest for the purchase of two Step Vans.
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve a Resolution authorizing a contract with Gordon Truck Centers, Inc., a Washington Corporation, doing business as Freightliner Northwest for the purchase of two Step Vans.
Staff Contact:
Mike Vessey, Drinking Water Utility Director, Public Works Department, 360.753.8318
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
The Public Works Drinking Water Utility requires replacement of two (2) Step Vans to support ongoing operational needs.
Fleet Operations Services conducted extensive research to identify suitable vehicles for replacement of existing vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. Utilizing the Department of Enterprise Services Master Contract No. 14022, Gordon Trucks, Inc., dba Freightliner Northwest, was the vendor able to provide Step Vans that best meet the needs of the Drinking Water Utility’s requirements.
Climate Analysis:
While diesel vehicles contribute to greenhouse gas emissions, the selected model complies with current EPA emissions standards and will be maintained under a strict preventive schedule to minimize environmental impact. Fleet Operations have also transitioned from diesel to renewable diesel, resulting in significant emissions reductions. While not all heavy-duty vehicles are feasible to electrify at this time, this shift has still produced a substantial environmental benefit.
Equity Analysis:
This Agreement has no implications regarding the City’s equity work and goals.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
None known.
Financial Impact:
Staff recommends approving the contract with Gordon Truck Centers, Inc., dba Freightliner Northwest for the two Step Vans. The total cost for both Step Vans is $756,872.73. Funds are available in the Drinking Water Utility Fleet Capital Fund to cover the purchase of the two Step Vans.
Options:
1. Move to approve a Resolution authorizing a contract with Gordon Truck Centers, Inc., a Washington Corporation, doing business as Freightliner Northwest for the purchase of two Step Vans. This will allow the replacement vehicles needed to be delivered to the City.
2. Do not approve the contract with Gordon Truck Centers, Inc., dba Freightliner Northwest for the purchase of two Step Vans. Direct staff to renegotiate the terms which will result in further delays and increased costs.
3. Take other action.
Attachments:
Resolution
Agreement