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Council Meeting: March 26, 2002 Santa Monica, California
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: City Staff
SUBJECT: Purchase Order for Three-Wheel Parking Enforcement Scooters
Introduction
This report recommends award of a purchase order to Municipal Maintenance Equipment for
six three-wheel parking enforcement scooters for the Traffic Division, Office of Special
Enforcement, Police Department in the total amount of $160,086.16, including applicable
sales tax.
Background
As part of its ongoing commitment to enhancing pedestrian and vehicular mobility, the Traffic
Division of the Office of Special Enforcement has implemented an enforcement and traffic
control program focusing on the Transit Mall. Additional parking enforcement scooters are
required for this program.
Discussion
White Bear Sales is the sole manufacturer of three-wheel scooters which can be converted to
CNG. Municipal Maintenance Equipment is the sole distributor of these scooters in Southern
California. These scooters can be legally driven on the street, which allows them to refuel at
the City Yards CNG facility, and their small size permits greater maneuverability in tight
areas. They are consistent with the Citys reduced emissions fuel policy.
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Ordinance Number 1998 (CCS), Section 5, Chapter 2.24, Section 2.24.080 (a) of the Santa
Monica Municipal Code allows exception to competitive bidding for proprietary items of
original equipment manufacturers and/or their authorized exclusive distributors as in this
case. Staff has evaluated the quotation submitted by Municipal Maintenance Equipment and
finds that it meets City specifications.
Budget/Financial Impact
Budget authority for this purchase is in the Capital Improvement Budget, account number
C54016702.589000, Fleet Vehicle Replacement Program.
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Recommendation
It is recommended that City Council award a purchase order to Municipal Maintenance
Equipment in the total amount of $160,086.16, including applicable sales tax.
Prepared By: Kevin Jorgensborg, Operations Superintendent
Diane Howell, Purchasing Agent
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