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PUBLIC WORKS / PURCHASING - Interim Director Tom Provine
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Requested Action(s)
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a) BID WAIVER
1. Request authorization to use Assignment of Options to purchase transit vehicles as detailed in Assignment to Purchase Agreement Letter received from the CalACT-Basin Transit Purchasing Cooperative to allow the County to utilize the existing collective procurement agreement for the purchase of two (2) Allstar E-450 Type C Gasoline buses, and one (1) Braun Ability Low Floor MiniVan
2. Request to find it is in the best interest of the County to waive the formal bid process for the acquisition of the two (2) transit vehicles, and one (1) minivan
b) TRANSFER OF FUNDS: TCTC, B-40 - From Contingency (3037-59000) $110,000.00 to Fixed Assets-Vehicles (3037-57605) (Requires a 4/5's vote)
c) Request approval and authorization for the Purchasing Agent to sign Purchase Order No. SD-10347 with maximum compensation not to exceed $420,000
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Financial Impact:
Local Transportation Fund (LTF) will be utilized for these purchases. There will be no impact to the General Fund.
Background Information:
Tehama County Transit (TRAX) has an identified need to replace two transit vehicles in order to maintain service reliability, control escalating maintenance costs, and ensure continued compliance with operational and accessibility requirements. The proposed vehicles are two (2) Allstar E-450 Type C gasoline buses, and one (1) Braun Ability Low Floor MiniVan, which are consistent with the County's current fleet composition and operational needs.
As a member of the California Association of Coordinated Transportation (CALACT), Tehama County is eligible to participate in the CalACT-Basin Transit Purchasing Cooperative, which was established to allow public transit agencies to jointly procure vehicles through competitively awarded contracts. The cooperative operates under the Agreement Regarding Purchase of Transit Vehicles, Contract No. 20-01, with Model 1 Com...
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