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OPERATIONS, SAFETY, AND CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COMMITTEE
MARCH 19, 2020
Subject
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF THREE 35 TON TOW TRUCKS
Action
ACTION: APPROVE CONTRACT
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RECOMMENDATION
Title
AUTHORIZE the Chief Executive Officer to award a firm fixed price contract OP66644000 to Los Angeles Truck Centers, LLC the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for three (3) 35-ton tow trucks for a firm fixed price of $1,069,966.24 inclusive of sales tax.
Issue
ISSUE
The existing tow truck fleet has been in operations for 17 years; due to usage and deterioration throughout the years the fleet is in need of replacement. The tow trucks are rotated between 11 operating divisions.
Background
BACKGROUND
The tow trucks are mainly used for towing and recovery of Metro buses assigned to 11 bus operating divisions, and for training purposes at Metro's Central Maintenance Facility. These trucks are required to support directly operated bus operations throughout the Metro system which includes over 2,300 buses.
Discussion
DISCUSSION
The three new tow trucks will replace trucks that have been in operation since 2003. In the last few years, these trucks have experienced reduced reliability and have now surpassed their useful life and require replacement. The purchase of these three 35-ton tow trucks will provide the Metro Bus Operations and Metro Bus Maintenance Departments with the necessary equipment for the consistent, timely and effective support and maintenance of Metro bus fleet for the next 12-15 years.
The recommended bidder, Los Angeles Truck Centers, has its operating and headquarter facility in Los Angeles County, in the city of Whittier, California. Metro's Diversity and Economic Opportunity Department (DEOD) did not establish a goal for this solicitation and a search of the Small/Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (SBE/DVBE) directories revealed there are no certified SBE/DVBE firms that can supply these vehicles.
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