HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-11040 modifying purchasing procedures for the procurement of diesel fuel for City Transit OperationsRESOLUTION NO. 11040 (2019 SERIES)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, MODIFYING PURCHASING PROCEDURES
FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF DIESEL FUEL FOR CITY TRANSIT
OPERATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo Transit system deploys diesel fuel buses for
daily transit service whin the City; and
WHEREAS, the City purchases approximately $320,000 of diesel fuel per fiscal year
through the Transit Fund; and
WHEREAS, J.B. Dewar is the only bulk -fueling company located within City limits; and
WHEREAS, J.B. Dewar has a card -lock price advantage program which gives the City
tax-free diesel fuel; and
WHEREAS, ancillary services are provided on-site to clean the buses overnight while
being fueled; and
WHEREAS, while issuing a public request for bid for the fuel could result in lower-cost
bids, the fuel would have to be trucked in from outside City limits; resulting in increased
greenhouse gas emissions directly caused by the purchase; and
WHEREAS, delivery by truck tanker fueling increases the City's environmental liability
risk and requires separate services for the daily cleaning of the buses.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
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SECTION 1: That the Public Works Department — Transit Division is authorized to
purchase diesel fuel by sole -source with J.B. Dewar until such time as other companies provide
the same level of service within City limits allowing for competitive bids or electrification of the
City's transit service renders the contract obsolete.
Upon motion of Council Member Christianson, seconded by Council Member Gomez, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Christianson, Gomez and Stewart
Vice Mayor Pease and Mayor Harmon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 3rd day of
ATTEST:
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Teresa Purrington
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J. 1stine Dietrlck
ity Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this 16-111- `111- day of , 2019.
A F
eresa Purrington
City Clerk
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