REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRIAN BARR, Director
General Services Department
BY: CLIFF TRAUGH, Administrative Manager
General Services Department
SZARINA LOZANO, Management Analyst II
General Services Department
SUBJECT
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Award a requirements contract for street sweeper brooms and brushes to United Rotary Brush Corporation of Lenexa, Kansas, for four years, with three one-year optional extensions, for a total seven-year contract amount of $2,262,817 plus annual CPI adjustments (Bid File 12302516)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council approve the award of a requirements contract for street sweeper brooms and brushes to United Rotary Brush Corporation of Lenexa, Kansas, for four years, with three one-year optional extensions, for a total seven-year contract amount of $2,262,817 plus annual CPI adjustments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division, requests approval to establish a requirements contract for the purchase of disposable street sweeper brooms. This contract will stabilize supply and pricing for the complete range of brooms used by the City's street sweepers. The Public Works Department, Airports Department, and Public Utilities Department utilize a combination of 25 vehicles to sweep city streets, airport runways, and assist the Operation Clean Up team, consuming on average 3,900 disposable brooms and broom segments in the process. Due to historical and anticipated costs for these brooms, the Purchasing Division has recommended a multi-year requirements contract be established to conform to purchasing best practices.
BACKGROUND
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 2,600 active vehicles and equipment for the City of Fresno. This includes vehicle acquisitions, whole-life maintenance, fueling, and end-of-life disposal. Fleet Management serves City departments by providing reliable like-new transportation to support their...
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