Title
Heavy Duty Vehicle Suspension, Steering, & Alignment IFB 23-FSD-044 - Amendment (Ordinance S-51645) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee to allow additional expenditures under Contracts 158069 with Betts Spring Company dba Betts Truck Parts and Service, and 158068 with RWC International, LLC dba RWC Group for vehicle suspension, steering, and alignment services on various heavy-duty vehicles for Public Works Department. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The additional expenditures will not exceed $3,027,145.
Report
Summary
These contractors will continue providing services of vehicle suspension, steering and alignment services on heavy-duty vehicles. The contractors are responsible for performing the repairs on various heavy-duty, refuse, and fire apparatus class 8 vehicles. The additional funding is necessary to maintain continued compliance, minimize downtime and effectively manage long-term repair costs.
Contract Term
The contract term remains unchanged, ending on April 30, 2026 with two one-year option years to extend.
Financial Impact
Upon approval of $3,027,145 in additional funds, the revised aggregate value of the contract will not exceed $4,852,145. Funds are available in the Public Works Department’s budget.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
The City Council previously reviewed this request:
- Purchase of Vehicle Suspension, Steering, and Alignment Services, Contracts 158069 and 158068 (Ordinance S-49535) on April 5, 2023.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Mario Paniagua and the Public Works Department.