To: MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
From: ANDREW WINJE, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF FIVE TAYLOR-DUNN 48 VOLT BIGFOOT ELECTRIC CART VEHICLES FROM PAPE MATERIAL HANDLING, FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, HARBOR/PIER DIVISION, FOR A TOTAL COST OF $95,230
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget included funding for the replacement of Redondo Beach Public Works, Harbor/Pier Division electric carts (Units #861, #862, #863, #864, and #899). Recommended is the purchase of five Taylor-Dunn 48 Volt Bigfoot electrical carts. Competitive pricing for the purchase has been secured through the City’s regular purchasing procedures.
BACKGROUND
In June 2025, the City Council approved Decision Package #51 - Annual Vehicle Replacement Purchases as a part of the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget appropriating $1,347,474 for the replacement of 14 City vehicles and other required equipment. This included funding for the replacement of five electric carts (Units #861, #862, #863, #864, and #899) that are at the end of their useful lives. If the purchase is approved, the vehicles will be ordered with delivery anticipated in two to three months.
The vehicles and equipment approved for replacement as part of the FY 2025-26 Budget and the status of their acquisition is as follows:
Competitive pricing for the electric carts was secured through the City’s regular purchasing procedures. The procedures contain a number of competitive purchasing options including the use of a “Piggyback Bid,” which enables the City to procure goods or services by utilizing another public entity's recent Request for Proposal or Bid, or the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Program. Cooperative purchasing programs provide valuable benefits to state and local governments. By attaching to national or regional cooperatives, the City has immediate access to legitimately solicited contracts that guarantee pricing and delivery options without expending staff resources on the preparation of its own competitive proposal. Pricing is often better than what the City could obtain independently due to the increased purchasing power of these cooperatives. If approved, the electric carts recommended for replacement would be acquired via Sourcewell Master Vehicle Contract #091024-WVE with per unit costs of $17,890-$17,992.
COORDINATION
The Public Works Department coordinated this report with the Finance Department.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the purchase of the recommended units was approved as part of the FY 2025-26 Adopted Budget via Decision Package #51 - Annual Vehicle Replacement Purchases. Specifically, $89,551 was set aside for the replacement of Units #861, #862, #863, #864, and #899. Funding for the $5,678.52 difference between the budgeted amount and the final purchase price is available in the Public Works Department Operating Budget.
APPROVED BY:
Mike Witzansky, City Manager
ATTACHMENTS
• Quote - Pape Material Handling #5593re3 for Units #861, #862, #863, #864, and #899, Taylor-Dunn 48 Volt Bigfoot