To: Brian K. Flewelling, Public Works Committee Chairperson
From: Raymond Zanke, Director of Facilities and Operations
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RE: Approval of purchase orders to Berger Chevrolet, for vehicles highlighted on the supporting documents, seven (7) Chevrolet Traverses, and four (4) chevy 1/2 ton regular cab work trucks for various departments for the fiscal year ending 2026, using pricing consistent with the State of Michigan's MiDeal program Contract # 240000001191 and to authorize outfitting specialty vehicles
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
Facilities and Operations is seeking approval to issue purchase orders to Berger Chevrolet for the procurement of approximately 11 vehicles along with the purchase of the appropriate outfitting of each vehicle.
BACKGROUND:
It has been a practice for Genesee County's Motor Pool to purchase vehicles in order to replace them with vehicles that have been deemed the end of their cycle. Those vehicles that are being replaced tend to be at least five (5) years old or have miles that exceed 120,000. Annually, Motor Pool reviews the existing fleet and makes recommendations for replacement based on the stated criteria.
DISCUSSION:
For the current fiscal 2025-2026, Motor Pool is recommending the purchase of 11 vehicles to replace existing vehicles and that were not included in the 1st phase of vehicle purchases. Attached to this memo is a highlighted list of the (7) Traverse vehicles that were delayed while we evaluated other options. Additionally, the Parks and Recreation Department is in need of (4) additional 1/2 Ton, single cab trucks. If these vehicles receive approval from the Board, they will be submitted to Berger to order. Berger participates in the MiDeal program, which is a cooperative that is sponsored by the State of MI and pricing will be established upon submission of the County's order. Upon receipt of vehicles, Motor Pool and Parks and Recreation is requesting authorization to outfit those specialty vehi...
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