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TEHAMA COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT / PURCHASING - Air Pollution Control Officer Joe Tona
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Requested Action(s)
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a) BID WAIVER: Request to adopt the finding that California State Contract 1-22-23- 20F with Downtown Ford for the acquisition of one (1) new Ford Maverick crew cab truck meets all Tehama County bidding criteria and allow the County to take advantage of special low pricing without the time and expense involved with conducting a formal bid process
1) Request to find it in the best interest of the County to waive the formal bid process for the acquisition of one (1) new Ford Maverick crew cab truck based on the finding
2) Request authorization for the Purchasing Agent to sign a purchase order to Downtown Ford for the acquisition of one (1) new Ford Maverick crew cab trucks in the amount of $29,554.18
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Financial Impact:
The District budgeted $40,000 for the purchase of a vehicle in account 60110-57605, the Proposed vehicle is priced at $10,446 under budget.
Background Information:
The Tehama County Air Pollution Control District is requesting the replacement of its 2007 Toyota Prius. Currently, this vehicle frequently requires repairs that approach or exceed its value, raising concerns about its reliability. This vehicle is utilized daily by our Air Pollution Control Specialists for onsite visits related to the FARMER and Moyer Programs, Oil and Gas Inspections, and for deploying Air Quality Monitoring equipment. Often, these duties are performed in remote areas where vehicle reliability is crucial. Replacing this vehicle will ensure that District staff can continue their essential work to benefit Tehama County effectively. The District proposes utilizing the California Statewide Procurement Contract to purchase the vehicle, leveraging the state's pre-conducted bidding process. The selected vehicle aligns with the District's needs, as it is a hybrid with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 8,500 lbs. ...
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