Resolution No. 96921
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RESOLUTION NO. 9692
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
VERNON APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING NOTICE INVITING
SEALED PROPOSALS OR BIDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE
2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Police Department has determined that it needs
to replace unit number 69, which is a 2000 Chevrolet Blazer vehicle,
because it is no longer reliable, and the repairs have become too
costly to maintain the unit; and
WHEREAS, the Police Department has determined that a 2008
Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4dr, 2WD (the "2008 Chevrolet Tahoe") is the best
vehicle to meet its needs for the Detective Bureau; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of Police has recommended that authority
be granted for the Purchasing Agent, or her designee, to seek formal
bids for the purchase of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe; and
WHEREAS, a bid specification for the purchase of the 2008
Chevrolet Tahoe has been presented to the City Council of the City of
Vernon; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Vernon has
determined that it is in the best interests of the City of Vernon that
bids be solicited in accordance with the Vernon City Code:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Vernon hereby
finds and determines that the recitals contained hereinabove are true
and correct.
SECTION 2: The bid specification, which is attached hereto
as Exhibit A and incorporated by reference, is hereby approved by the
1 City Council of the City of Vernon.
2 SECTION 3: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon is hereby
3 directed to give notice, in writing, inviting sealed proposals or bids
4 for the purchase of the 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, in accordance with the
5 bid specification, and in accordance with this resolution.
6 SECTION 4: There being no newspaper of general circulation
7 printed, published or circulated in the City of Vernon, the City Clerk
8 is hereby directed to post said notice, or cause the same to be
9 posted, in three of.the most public places in the City of Vernon, to
10 wit: the northwest corner of 38th Street and Santa Fe Avenue, the
11 northeast corner of Leonis Boulevard and Pacific Boulevard, and on the
12 bulletin board located outside on the wall near the second floor
13 entrance to the City Hall of said City, located at 4305 Santa Fe
14 Avenue, all in the City of Vernon, County of Los Angeles, State of
15 California.
16 SECTION 5: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon is hereby
17 directed to post said notice forthwith and the first posting of said
18 notice shall be at least ten (10) days before the opening of the bids
19 for the proposed contract. Said notice shall provide that sealed
20 proposals or bids will be received by the City of Vernon at the office
21 of the City Clerk, or her designee, at the City Hall, 4305 Santa Fe
22 Avenue, Vernon, CA 90058-0805.
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SECTION 6: The City Clerk of the City of Vernon shall
certify to the passage of this resolution, and thereupon and
thereafter the same shall be in full force and effect.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of August, 2008.
ATTEST:
MADYUELA GIRON, Cit Clerk
Hi,lario Gonzales
Name: .gl �� , Z�" 4
Title: Mawyiaw / Mayor Pro-Tem
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES )
I, MANUELA GIRON, City Clerk of the City of Vernon, do hereby
certify that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 9692, was
duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Vernon at a regular
meeting of the City Council duly held on Monday, August 18, 2008, and
thereafter was duly signed by the Mayor or Mayor Pro-Tem of the City of
Vernon.
(SEAL)
MANUELA GIRO ity Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
VERNON POLICE DEPARTMENT
DETECTIVE BUREAU VEHICLE
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
The vehicle covered by this specification is for the purchase of a 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe
LS, 4 door, 5.3 Liter engine and shall be supplied as specified from the manufacturer's
new, unused and latest model complete with all necessary equipment and accessories.
The vehicle shall be delivered completely assembled and ready to operate. All equipment
normally furnished, as standard shall be included. All separate units or components shall
be new, unused, installed connected and delivered in good operating order.
The subject vehicle shall conform in all respects and be equipped to operate legally on
California State Highways as specified in the California Motor Vehicle Code. The
vehicle shall meet all California State and Federal safety and emissions standards when
delivered to the City of Vernon.
The successful bidder will submit in detail a final draft of all specifications for final
approval by the City of Vernon and the Vernon Police Department prior to purchase.
All bids submitted shall include sufficient associated literature as required to fully
describe and detail the items under consideration. This should include photographs,
performance charts, components list, dimensional drawings, etc. The bidder shall clearly
state any changes, exceptions or substitutions of equivalent equipment or materials to
these specifications.
The successful bidder will arrange to demonstrate a similarly equipped 2008 Chevrolet
Tahoe prior to purchase.
Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the specifications by using
the name of proprietary item or name of a particular manufacturer, fabricator, supplier or
distributor, the name of the item is intended to establish the type, function and quality
required. Unless the name is followed by words indicating that no substitution is
permitted, materials or equipment of other manufacturers, fabricators, suppliers or
distributors may be accepted by the City of Vernon if sufficient information is submitted
prior to the purchase by the contractor to allow the City of Vernon to determine that the
material or equipment proposed is equivalent to the named. The term "equivalent" as
used in this specification, means "authorized equivalent" and acceptance of the
"equivalent" is subject to the approval of the City of Vernon.
Warranties
The manufacturers warranties on the vehicle and any added equipment shall be delivered
to the City of Vernon without waiver by the city of any recourse under California Law.
Three (3) year / Thirty-six thousand (36,000) miles basic warranty.
Five (5) year / One hundred thousand (100,000) miles on engine & power train.
Installation:
No installation is needed on this bid.
Inspection:
The bidder shall arrange for pre -delivery inspection and right of refusal by the city of
Vernon Police Department.
Manuals:
Service, Mechanical, Electrical and Emissions manuals to be provided in hardcover.
Delivery Date
All bidders shall provide a date to deliver the vehicle. It is of utmost concern to the City
of Vernon that the quoted delivery date be met.
Any delay in the delivery shall be immediately reported in writing to the purchasing
agent with a copy to the Police Department representative, Lt. Zack. Any change in the
original quoted delivery date is subject to the approval by the City of Vernon.
The City of Vernon reserves the right to cancel the purchase order for non-performance
of delivery by the quoted date at no cost or obligation to the City of Vernon.
Delivery
The vehicle shall be delivered to 4350 Santa Fe Avenue, Vernon, CA., 90058. The
vehicle shall be ready for immediate and safe operation, having had completed any
necessary vehicle registration documentation. The invoice, any necessary vehicle
registration documentation, warranty information and manuals must accompany delivery.
Delivery shall be Monday -Thursday from 0800-1400 and a forty-eight (48) hour notice
must be given to Lt. Zack.
Description
2008 CHEVROLET TAHOE 2WD LTl
VORTEC 5.31, V8 GAS ENGINE
ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
4-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FUEL INJECTION
FEEDBACK FUEL SYSTEM
CVT TRANSMISSION (CONTINUOUS VARIABLE TRANSMISSION)
CATALYTIC CONVERTER
50 STATE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM
EPA FUEL RATING
CITY 14 HWY 19 ,
ESTIMATED ANNUAL FUEL COST:
$2,200.00
STANDARD MECHANICAL & PERFORMANCE EQUIPMENT INCLUDED
320-HP 5.3-Liter V8 Vortec Engine
Sequential Multi -Point Fuel Injection System
Four Speed Automatic Transmission w/Electronically Controlled Overdrive
Front & Rear Stabilizer Bars
Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Power Assisted Rack & Pinion Steering
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
4-Wheel Power Assisted Disc Brakes (Front Vented)
Anti -lock Brake System (ABS)
Traction Control System
Free On -Star Navigation Subscription for One Year
EXTERIOR
Black in color
20" Five Spoke Alloy Wheels with Radial Grooved Tires
Fog Lights, Cornering Lights, Auto On/Off Headlights
Rear Windshield Wiper with Center High Mount Stop Light
Body -Colored Power Side View Mirrors
COMFORT & CONVENIENCE
Tri-Zone Auto Temperature Control w/Rear A/C Vents
In -Cabin Microfilter
Chevrolet Remote Control Keyless Entry
Power Windows w/Front One -Touch Auto-Up/Down
8-Way Power Driver's Seat
Driver's Seat Manual Lumbar Support
AM/FM/CD/MP3 Digital Audio System w/8 Speakers
Auxiliary Input Jack
Illuminated Steering Wheel -Mounted Audio Controls
Cruise Control w/Illum. Steering Wheel Controls
Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel & Shifter
Tilt/Telescopic Steering Column
Integrated Information Center
Dual Front & Rear Cup Holders
Remote Rear Door and Rear Window
Fuel -Filler Door & Hood Releases
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers
26-Gallon Fuel Tank
2-12V Power Outlets
60/40 Split Fold -Down Rear Bench Seat w/Center Armrest
Overhead Sunglass Holder
Sun Visors w/Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Cargo Net -
Color Keyed Carpeted Floor Mats
Black Roof Mounted Luggage Rack Side Rails
Gray interior
SAFETY & SECURITY
Advanced Air Bag System
Head Curtain Side -Impact Air -Bags
Roof -Mounted Curtain Side -Impact Air Bags
Front Seat Active Restraints
Front Seat Belts w/Pretensioners & Load Limiters
ALR/ER Seat Belts for All Passengers (Driver ELR)
3-Point Seat Belts for All Rear Seating Positions
Lower Anchors & Tethers For Children (LATCH)
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Energy -Absorbing Tilt Steering Column
Emergency Inside Rear Door Release
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Automatic Digital Information Center
Free On -Star Navigation Subscription for One Year
Contract
The vendor shall be required to execute a vehicle purchase contract in substantially the
same form as the draft contract attached hereto.
CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: August 26, 2008
TO: Steve Towles, Chief of Police
FROM. Nelly Giron, City Clerk
RE: RESOLUTION NO. 9692 - A Resolution of the City Council
of the City of Vernon Approving and Authorizing Notice
Inviting Sealed Proposals or Bids for the Purchase of
One 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe for the Police Department
Transmitted.herewith is a copy of Resolution No. 9692, as
referenced above, which was approved by City Council on August
18, 2008.
Thank you.
NG:dr
c: Purchasing Department
Resolution No. 9692
NOTICE INVITING SEALED PROPOSALS (BIDS)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Vernon,
(hereinafter "City") invites and will receive sealed proposals (bids) up to
the hour of two o'clock p.m., on September 18, 2008 for the purchase of
(1) 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe LS, 4DR as listed on Bid No. 1456 from the
City of Vernon.
At said time, proposals will be publicly opened and
announced at the offices of the City Clerk (Finance). Said bids shall
conform to and be responsive to the bid specifications as called for.
The City Council of the City reserves the right to reject any
and all bids.
Copies of the bid documents are on file and may be
examined or obtained between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.,
Monday thru Thursday in the office of the City Clerk (Finance) located
at:
Vernon City Hall
(Finance)
4305 Santa Fe Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
Dated at the office of the City Clerk of the City of Vernon,
this 28th day of August, 2008.
9L
risten Enomoto,
Deputy City Clerk of
The City of Vernon, California