REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Service Department
BY: DUANE MYERS, Fleet Manager
General Service Department, Fleet Management Division
SUBJECT
Title
Approve the award of a purchase contract to Samsara Network Inc. of San Francisco, California, to provide a citywide municipal fleet management solution for vehicle telematics, engine trouble codes, emissions testing, and asset tracking in the amount of $613,500 for city vehicles and equipment
Body
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a three-year Cooperative Purchase Agreement to provide a citywide municipal fleet management solution for vehicle telematics, vehicle diagnostics, emissions testing, and asset tracking in the amount of $613,500 for city vehicles and equipment.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of General Services, Fleet Management Division, is seeking to establish a cooperative purchase agreement for the purchase of an onboard fleet management solution that includes vehicle telematics, engine trouble codes, emissions testing, and GPS asset tracking. The City has been using GPS equipment in fleet vehicles since 2007, and currently utilizes multiple providers to provide asset tracking services of City equipment. This purchase agreement will allow the Fleet Management Division to consolidate the technology under a single contract from Samsara as well as expand its capabilities. Departments and Fleet Management will have the ability to locate city vehicles and equipment, plan routes, be notified of upcoming maintenance and vehicle dashboard alerts. These new capabilities will provide Fleet Management with immediate notification of vehicle mechanical issues, allowing for a prompt response minimizing repairs. In addition, this system will enable the Fleet Management Division to enroll in the California Bureau of Automotive Repairs Continuous Testing Program for vehicle emissions. The cooperative purchase agreement will be acquired throu...
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