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Transit Agency Service Vehicles - Deputy Director Riske-Gomez
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Requested Action(s)
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a) Request to adopt the findings supporting a sole-source acquisition for the purchase of one Ford Explorer and one TRAX service truck.
b) Request to find that waiving the formal competitive bidding process is in the best interest of the Tehama County Transit Agency Board based on the sole-source findings and documented procurement justification.
c) Request to award the sole-source purchase of one Ford Explorer in the amount of $39,2293.50, and further authorize the Purchasing Agent, Executive Director, or designee to sign all purchase documents necessary to complete the acquisition.
d) Request to award the sole-source purchase of one TRAX service truck to Corning Ford in the amount of $60,331.75, and further authorize the Purchasing Agent, Executive Director, or designee to sign all purchase documents necessary to complete the acquisition.
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Financial Impact:
The cost for these vehicle purchases was requested and approved during the FY 25-26 Mid-Year Fiscal process and has been included in the appropriate Transportation / Transit budget account.
Background:
The Tehama County Transit Agency Board has identified the need to purchase one Ford Explorer and one TRAX service Ford truck to support transit operations, field response, staff transportation, equipment transport, maintenance coordination, and day-to-day service needs for the transit system. The Ford Explorer will provide reliable transportation for staff and support administrative, and field duties associated with transit operations. The TRAX service truck will provide operational support for field response, equipment transport, maintenance coordination, and other duties necessary to support safe and reliable transit service.
Staff are requesting approval to waive the formal competitive bid process and authorize purchase of the vehicles from Corning Ford. The requested waiver applies to...
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