Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) light duty tire changer from Genuine Parts Company DBA Napa Auto Parts. This machine will be utilized by the Department of Finance Fleet Division for the repair and upkeep of wheels for use throughout the city. RFQ025472 closed on 7/31/2023. There were five (5) bidders and the award was given to Genuine Parts Company DBA Napa Auto Parts. After evaluation Genuine Parts Company DBA Napa Auto Parts bid came out to being the lowest and best bid response to bid specifications, length of warranty and available delivery date:
Genuine Parts Company DBA Napa Auto Parts - $9,354.00
ARI Phoenix Inc. - $10,946.38
LESWEGO - $13,717.28
Planet Holding Inc. - $14,780.00
Technology International Inc. - $15,335.00
Genuine Parts Company DBA Napa Auto Parts certification number CC-009445
Fiscal Impact: A total of $9,354.00 will be spent from the Fleet Management Capital Fund. Amendments to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget and transfers of cash within Fund 5205 will be necessary to align budget authority and cash with the proper projects.
Emergency action is requested due to the instability of the automobile supply chain. The market volatility of all the OEMs continues with the ongoing shortage of chips and other critical supply line parts to produce vehicles. This limited availability is causing machinery to increase in cost as well as limit their availability and produce unacceptably long lead times. Therefore, emergency legislation is being requested so that Fleet may ensure the pending purchase and delivery of this machinery.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to purchase one (1) light duty tire changer from Genuine Parts Company DBA Napa Auto Parts; to authorize the amendment of the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of $9,35...
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