Vernon

City Council

February 04, 2025 Item #8

Agenda Item 8

8. Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group\nRecommendation:\nA. Approve and authorize the issuance of a Purchase Order with National Auto Fleet Group\n(NAFG) for a 2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab, for a total not-to-exceed amount of\n$78,923.25;\nB. Authorize a contingency amount of twenty percent (20%) or $15,785 for the vehicle\npurchase from NAFG in case of unforeseen fluctuations in price caused by inflation or supply\nchain issues; and\nC. Authorize the City Administrator to facilitate the bidding and purchase of a comparable\nvehicle for an amount not-to-exceed $94,708 (NAFG price plus contingency amount) from an\nalternate source/dealership should NAFG vehicle availability be impacted by inventory\nshortages.