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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2b: Contract Extension to Ernie's Auto Parts for City Vehicle Repair Parts 0(3p! AO te4 MOM 7 Au11�t S.1913 4 Of STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department DATE: October 4, 2011 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tom Tait, Public Works Services Director Prepared by: Dave McVey, General Services Superintendent SUBJECT: AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER CONTRACT EXTENSION TO ERNIE'S AUTO PARTS FOR THE PURCHASE OF AUTOMOBILE REPAIR PARTS FOR CITY VEHICLES IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,877 Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY On November 2, 2010, the City Council approved a one (1) year purchase order Agreement with optional contract extensions to Ernie's Auto Parts for the purchase of automotive parts for City vehicles. Ernie's Auto Parts has reached the end of their contract and has submitted a written offer to extend the existing contract for an additional one (1) year in accordance with the existing Agreement. The contractor's offer of extension does not reflect a change in price and all other conditions of the Agreement are to remain in effect. Based on the excellent service provided by Ernie's Auto Parts during the past year, staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year purchase order contract extension to Ernie's Auto Parts for the purchase and delivery of auto parts for City equipment in the amount of$31,877. DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Fleet Section is responsible for the maintenance of all City vehicles and the purchase of parts and accessories. As part of the City's ongoing vehicle maintenance program, the Public Works Services Department purchases automotive parts, accessories, emergency lighting, and brake services for safety and non-safety equipment. To minimize unnecessary vehicle down time, it is necessary to order items from local part suppliers who are able to provide needed parts in a very short time frame. Mayor and City Council October 4, 2011 Ernie's Auto Parts has reached the end of their contract and has submitted a written offer to extend the existing contract for an additional one (1) year in accordance with the existing Agreement. The contractor's offer of extension does not reflect a change in price and all other conditions of the Agreement are to remain in effect. Staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year purchase order contract extension to Ernie's Auto Parts for the purchase of automotive repair parts for all safety and non-safety vehicles in the amount of$31,877. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds are budgeted in the 2011-12 Operating Budget for this contract. RECOMMENDATION 1. Award a one (1) year purchase order contract extension to Ernie's Auto Parts for the purchase of automotive repair parts for City vehicles in the amount of$31,877 2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract in a form approved by the City Attorney Approved by: .3>o-w-4O-? 3 Donald Penman, City Manager TT:DM Page 2 of 2