REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 5, 2019
FROM: GREGORY A. BARFIELD, Director
Department of Transportation
BY: BRIAN BARR, Assistant Director
Department of Transportation
DUANE MYERS, Fleet Manager
Department of Transportation, Municipal Fleet Division
SUBJECT
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Award a two-year requirements contract in the amount of $5,133,300 to Robert V. Jensen, Inc., of Fresno, California, with options for three one-year extensions to supply and deliver bulk gasoline and diesel fuel to the Department of Transportation Municipal Fleet Division fueling stations
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council award a two-year requirements contract in the amount of $5,133,300 to Robert V. Jensen, Inc., of Fresno, California, with options for three one-year extensions to supply and deliver bulk gasoline and diesel fuel to the Department of Transportation, Municipal Fleet Division fueling stations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Department of Transportation, Municipal Fleet Division is seeking to establish a requirements contract for bulk fuel to be used by the City of Fresno. The fuel will be used to power vehicles and equipment that are used to conduct business though out 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 piggybacking process at a cost of $5,133,300.
BACKGROUND
The Municipal Fleet Division is responsible for purchasing, storing, and dispensing gasoline and diesel fuel for the City of Fresno fleet of approximately 2,400 vehicles and equipment. These vehicles are used by City personnel to protect the public, inspect building construction, and maintenance of neighborhood parks. The Municipal Fleet Division is in need of a contract for the purchase of bulk fuel for the City of Fresno's fleet. A requirements contract is needed due to the total dollar amount of the products purchased during ...
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