REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: SZARINA LOZANO, Management Analyst II
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Approve a Cooperative Purchase Agreement with Robert V. Jensen, Inc. of Fresno, California for the purchase of gasoline and diesel fuel for three years, with two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000 per year, plus semi-annual CPI adjustments, and a contingency of $500,000 per year (Bid File 12500405)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve a cooperative purchase agreement with Robert V. Jensen, Inc. of Fresno, California for gasoline and diesel fuel for three years, with two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not-to-exceed $8,000,000 per year plus semi-annual CPI adjustments, and a contingency of $500,000 per year.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division is seeking to establish a cooperative purchase agreement for gasoline and diesel fuel (bulk fuel) to be used by the City of Fresno municipal fleet. The fuel will be used to power vehicles and equipment that are used to conduct business throughout the City. Due to historical and anticipated costs for this product, the Purchasing Division has recommended a multi-year requirements contract be established. This contract will be awarded based on the approved piggyback process.
BACKGROUND
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 3,100 active vehicles and equipment for the City of Fresno. Fleet Management serves the City departments by providing reliable like-new transportation to support their needs and service responsibilities. This is done by performing preventative maintenance, identifying repairs, and replacing equipment in a timely manner.
The Fleet Management Division is responsible for purchasing, storing, and dispensing bulk fuel for the City's municipal fleet. The vehicles and ...
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