Bell Gardens
City Council
Agenda Item 6
6. APPROVE OF PURCHASE ORDER AGREEMENT WITH CAMINO REAL CHEVROLET\nFOR THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE\nOn March 30, 2023, the Public Works Department released a Request for Quotation for a 2023\nChevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Truck 2WD, Engine Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel, Transmission:\nAllison 10-speed automatic with specific features. The Public Works Department is looking for a\nreplacement of an existing 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD unit - SM170 which has over 75,000\nmiles and is used daily to transport equipment and materials. It is showing its age and it is no\nlonger not cost effective to keep in service. On April 13, 2023, one quote was received from\nCamino Real Chevrolet for the proposed replacement vehicle. The quote was reviewed, and staff\nhas confirmed that the quote includes all specifications and details specified in the request for\nquote (RFQ).\nRecommendation:\nIt is staff's recommendation that the City Council by motion:\n1. Adopt the attached Resolution; and\n2. Approve an Purchase Order Agreement with Camino Real Chevrolet for the purchase of\n2023 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab Truck 2WD, Engine Duramax 6.6L Turbo Diesel,\nTransmission: Allison 10-speed automatic in a not to exceed amount of $105,686.59; and\n3. Approve an appropriation of up to $40,686.59 from the Gas Tax Fund to cover the\nunbudgeted purchase of the proposed replacement vehicle.\nDISCUSSION (Item Nos. 7 - 8)