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RESOLUTION NO. 2016-195 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE FORMAL BID REQUIRMENT TO RECEIVE SERVICES FROM DION INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS AND FROM SOUTH COAST EMERGENCY VEHICLE SERVICES FOR REPAIRS TO FIRE-FIGHTING TRUCKS
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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.
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SUMMARY
Due to an unusually large number of expensive repairs to International brand trucks and to fire-fighting trucks, it is necessary to exceed the Purchasing Policy expenditure limit for two vendors this fiscal year.
Pursuant to Chula Vista Municipal code 2.56.070 relating to contracts exceeding $100,000, City staff is requesting to waive the competitive formal bid requirements and authorize staff to receive services from Dion International Trucks and South Coast Emergency Vehicle Services.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.
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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.
DISCUSSION
Central Garage Operations uses blanket purchase orders with outside vendors in order to obtain parts for vehicles in the City fleet, and in order to effect repairs to City vehicles under certain circumstances. It is preferable to send a vehicle, when necessary, to an outside vendor who ...
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