Alhambra

City Council

January 13, 2025 Item #6

Agenda Item 6

6. AWARD CONTRACT: PURCHASE OF ONE FULL ELECTRIC PICKUP TRUCK\nFOR THE ALHAMBRA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT – F2M25-6A, C2M25-2, M2M25-3\nAs part of the City of Alhambra’s ongoing effort to develop a greener and more energy-\nefficient fleet, staff recommends the purchase of one fully electric pickup truck. This zero-\nemissions vehicle will replace an aging service truck that has been in use for 10 years.\nStaff aims to acquire this new electric pickup truck through a cooperative purchase\nagreement, ensuring a sustainable upgrade to the City’s vehicle fleet. Cooperative\npurchase is allowable per Alhambra Municipal Code 3.36.080(B)(3). On February 8, 2024,\nSourcewell opened bids for procuring cars, vans, SUVs, and light trucks with related\nequipment, accessories, and services. Sourcewell awarded contract 032824-NAF to\nNational Auto Fleet Group on July 2, 2024, an agreement that does not expire until July\n9, 2028. Staff recommends purchasing one truck under this option.\nRecommended Action: City Council award a contract, subject to final language\napproval by the City Manager and City Attorney, to National Auto Fleet Group for the\npurchase of one full electric pickup truck in the amount of $59,235.76; and, direct staff to\nundertake the steps necessary to finalize Council’s action. (M2M25-3)