Report Prepared by: Bill Osmer, Public Works Manger - Water Quality Control
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SUBJECT: Approval of a Supplemental Appropriation in the Fleet Replacement Fund 7006 in the Amount of $334,729, Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, and Authorizing the Purchase of One Vac-Con Model VPD3611LHAEN-P/1300 (700-10855) Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Municipal Maintenance Equipment in the Amount of $627,867.50
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the City's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase a vac-con truck through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving a supplemental appropriation from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance in the Fund 7006-Fleet Replacement and appropriating to Vehicle Expenditure in the amount of $334,729 to purchase the replacement of one vac-con truck; and,
B. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 to utilize a cooperative purchasing agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
C. Approving the purchase of one new Vac-Con Combination Sewer and Storm Drain Cleaner in the amount of $627,867.50, including applicable taxes and fees, from Municipal Maintenance Equipment through Sourcewell contract #091520-DIV; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents, approving change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price; and,
E. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
F. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff; or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
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