https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8156234&GUID=D037AEC9-6C3C-40BC-85D2-B4C8C87AD727Legistar15https://cityofmerced.legistar.com/Gateway.aspx?M=LD&From=RSS&ID=8156234&GUID=D037AEC9-6C3C-40BC-85D2-B4C8C87AD727D037AEC9-6C3C-40BC-85D2-B4C8C87AD727-2026-07-30-19-18-33Title: SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Three (3) 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers in the Total Amount of $95,994.63 to Replace Vehicles E-1300 and E-1302 for the Inspection Services Division and to Replace Vehicle E-1369 for the Recycling Division and Purchase One (1) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in the Amount of $38,779.67 as a New Vehicle for the Refuse Department from National Auto Fleet Group - Chevrolet of Watsonville REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of three (3) 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers in the total amount of $95,994.63, and one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in the amount of $38,779.67, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of these vehicle will replace aging equipment that will improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase efficiency in daily operations. The purchase of the new Chevrolet Colorado will aid the Refuse Department with route inspection. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 and authoriThu, 30 Jul 2026 19:18:33 GMT