Memorandum
Date: May 15, 2023
To: The Honorable Lake County Board of Supervisors
From: Scott De Leon, Public Works Director
Subject: Approve Purchase Order to Matt Mazzei for the Purchase of a vehicle for the Central Garage Fleet, and authorize the Public Works Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to sign the Purchase Order
Executive Summary:
On October 18, 2022, your Board approved the purchase of six vehicles for the Central Garage Fleet, one of which was a Ford Explorer intended for assignment to the Public Works Department. Staff was just informed that this purchase has been cancelled by the supplier due to a lack of inventory and supply issues. Staff was given the option of re-ordering the vehicle at a significantly higher price, however in lieu of re-ordering staff searched for another vendor.
Fortunately, our local dealer, Matt Mazzei, has a similar used vehicle in stock and though they are a different brand and model, the vehicle is very similar to the Ford Explorer originally planned for purchase. Additionally, the price for the vehicle is slightly less than what we planned to spend on the original purchase. The price quotation for the Chevy Traverse, as well as the Ford Explorer, is attached to this memorandum.
If not budgeted, fill in the blanks below only:
Estimated Cost: ________ Amount Budgeted: ________ Additional Requested: ________ Future Annual Cost: ________
Purchasing Considerations (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Fully Article X. <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI>- and/or Consultant Selection Policy <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Policy/Policies+$!26+Procedures+Manual/Ch4_2021v2.pdf>-Compliant (describe process undertaken in “Executive Summary”)
☐ Section 2-38 <https://library.municode.com/ca/lake_county/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH2AD_ARTXPU_S2-38EXCOBI> Exemption from Competitive Bidding (rationale in “Executive Summary,” attach documentation, as needed)
☐ For Technology Purchases: Vetted and Supported by the Technology Governance Committee <http://lcnet.co.lake.ca.us/Assets/Intranet/Intranet+Forms/Information+Technology/AdvPlan.pdf> (“Yes,” if checked)
☐ Other (Please describe in Executive Summary)
Consistency with Vision 2028 <http://www.lakecountyca.gov/Government/Directory/Administration/Visioning/Vision2028.htm> (check all that apply): ☐ Not applicable
☐ Well-being of Residents ☐ Public Safety ☒ Disaster Prevention, Preparedness, Recovery
☐ Economic Development ☒ Infrastructure ☐ County Workforce
☐ Community Collaboration ☒ Business Process Efficiency ☐ Clear Lake
Recommended Action:
Staff recommends that the Board of Supervisors approve a Purchase Order for the purchase of a vehicle for the Central Garage Fleet and authorize the Public Works Director/Assistant Purchasing Agent to issue the purchase order to Matt Mazzei for $38,927.60, as shown on the attached quotation.