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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Award a requirements contract for refuse truck cleaning services to Kept Companies dba FLEETWASH of Fresno, California for three years, with two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not to exceed $65,666 per year plus annual CPI adjustments (Bid File 12302358).
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a requirements contract for refuse truck cleaning to Kept Companies dba FLEETWASH of Fresno, California for three years, with two optional one-year extensions, for an amount not to exceed $65,666 per year plus annual CPI adjustments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The General Services Department, Fleet Management Division, requests approval to establish a requirements contract for refuse truck cleaning services. The Department of Public Utilities, Solid Waste Management Division, utilizes 110 refuse trucks to pick up residential waste from the residents of the City of Fresno, covering 103 square miles. Due to the nature of Solid Waste Management, the cleanliness of refuse trucks is a priority to ensure a healthy environment for both workers and the public. Establishing a requirements contract for refuse truck cleaning will keep prices stable and allow for consistent budgeting for the term of the contract. 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, including 110 refuse trucks. Fleet Management serves City departments by providing reliable, clean, like-new transportation to support their needs and service responsibilities. This is done by scheduling and performing preventative maintenance, identifying repairs, and replacing eq...
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