Purchasing Type: Ratification (RA)
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Purchasing & Contracting
AGENDA ITEM:
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Commission District(s): All
RA - Ratification of Emergency Non CDL Truck Rental: for use by Public Works - Sanitation (SAN). Consists of the rental of non-CDL trucks to assist with the recycling routes. Awarded to RDK Assets, Inc. dba RDK Truck Sales. Amount Not To Exceed: $505,200.00.
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Information Contact: Cathryn G. Horner, Chief Procurement Officer
Phone Number: (404) 371-6334
PURPOSE:
Consists of the rental of trucks that can be driven by non CDL drivers. The current fleet requires CDL drivers to operate and there is a nationwide shortage of CDL drivers. These are trucks that only require a Class C license to operate and will help supplement the driver shortage that we are presently facing.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Recommend approval of the emergency rental of the trucks with:
RDK Assets, Inc. dba RDK Truck Sales, 3214 Adamo Drive, Tampa, FL 33605
Amount Not To Exceed: $505,200.00
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
1. Funding: Enterprise- Operating (SAN)
2. Justification: Potential health and safety risk to the public