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DATE: June 20, 2017
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Michael Lang, Fire Chief
By: Kevin Valentine. Battalion Chief
SUBJECT: PURCHASE ORDER WITH ROTOLO CHEVROLET, INC. FOR THE
PURCHASE OF ONE 2017 CHEVROLET VOLT HYBRID VEHICLE IN
THE AMOUNT OF $37,258.23
Recommendation: Approve
SUMMARY
The Fiscal Year 2017-18 Equipment Acquisition Budget provides for the replacement of
one midsize sedan in the Fire Department. To ensure that the City is receiving the most
competitive price for one 2017 Chevrolet Volt hybrid vehicle, a formal bid process was
conducted. Rotolo Chevrolet, Inc. submitted the only responsive bid meeting the
specifications. One vendor submitted a non-responsive bid and another vendor did not
submit a bid.
It is recommended that the City Council approve a purchase order with Rotolo
Chevrolet, Inc. for the purchase of one 2017 Chevrolet Volt hybrid vehicle in the amount
of $37,258.23.
BACKGROUND
The existing 2001 Chevy Malibu has approximately 68,500 miles and has been in
service for 16 years. The vehicle meets the age criteria in the City’s Equipment
Replacement Program. Additionally, the 2001 Chevy Malibu has had a constant
malfunctioning starter. The vehicle’s air conditioning module also needs to be replaced
every six months due to chronic failure. Replacement parts for this vehicle are difficult to
locate and purchase.
Purchase Order for a Chevrolet Volt Hybrid Vehicle
June 20, 2017
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The continuous maintenance issues have caused the vehicle to be frequently out of
service causing intermittent interruptions to the Fire Inspection Unit’s operations. As a
result, Public Works Services Fleet Technicians have concluded that there are no
resolutions for the vehicle’s inherent and consistent problems. The vehicle will
continuously need costly maintenance and repairs for items that should be standard
routine maintenance for this type of vehicle.
DISCUSSION
The Fire department conducted a formal bid for a 2017 Chevy Volt hybrid vehicle. A
Notice Inviting Bids was published in the City’s adjudicated newspaper, and bid
packages were provided to local vendors who provide this type of vehicle. On May 30,
2017, the City Clerk received two sealed bids with the following result:
Bidder Location Bid Amount
Rotolo Chevrolet, Inc. Fontana, CA $37,258.23
George Chevrolet Bellflower, CA Non-responsive*
Glendora Chevrolet Glendora, CA No bid
*Disqualified for submitting a bid for incorrect specifications
All bid documents were reviewed for content and the vendor’s ability to best meet the
City’s needs as described in the bid specifications. Based on this evaluation, it has
been determined that Rotolo Chevrolet, Inc. is the only responsive bidder that met the
City’s required vehicle specifications.
Upon reviewing the situation, staff became aware that Rotolo Chevrolet Inc. is the only
dealer who presently has the 2017 model still available in the red color needed to match
the existing fleet. By purchasing a 2017 model, the City will save over the 2018 models
being pushed out now. Therefore, it is prudent to purchase this vehicle with Rotolo
Chevrolet Inc. to ensure that this portion of the bid specification is met.
FISCAL IMPACT
The City of Arcadia receives annual funding from the Air Quality Management District
(“AQMD”) that can be used to purchase alternative fuel vehicles. The 2017 Chevrolet
Volt hybrid vehicle is an alternative fuel vehicle that meets AQMD criteria and will be
entirely paid for utilizing AQMD funds. The total cost of the vehicle is $37,258.23 and
AQMD funding in the amount of $44,000 has been budgeted in the Fiscal Year 2017-18
Equipment Replacement Budget.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve a purchase order with Rotolo
Chevrolet, Inc. for the purchase of one 2017 Chevrolet Volt Hybrid vehicle in the amount
of $37,258.23.