Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Public Works Director
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations From Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; From McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $75,000; From Modesto Industrial Electrical Co., Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; From Western Industrial Sales, Inc., dba Kellogg Supply in the Amount not to Exceed $150,000; and From Badger Meter, Inc., in the Amount not to Exceed $300,000 through June 30, 2023
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and,
B. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $75,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
D. Approving the agreement for Supplies and Services with Modesto Industrial Electrical Co., Inc., in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
E. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Western Industrial Sales, Inc., dba Kellogg Supply in the amount not to exceed $150,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
F. Approving the agreement for Purchase of Goods with Badger Meter, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
G. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts, and to approve change orders up to the City Manager’s purchasing authority.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff (identify specific findings and/or conditions amended to be addressed in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding:
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, competitive bidding requirements for purchases in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), the "bidding threshold”, may be waived with the approval of the city council. Waivers may be authorized for, but are not limited to, cooperative purchasing in conjunction with other governmental entities, professional services, annual service or supply agreements, or purchases necessary for standardization on particular types of equipment. The bidding threshold shall be adjusted for inflation utilizing the same index and methodology as the bidding threshold in Section 3.04.080 of this code.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 2022/2023 adopted budget.
DISCUSSION
The City of Merced Public Works Department utilizes multiple vendors for the purchase of various parts, equipment, materials, supplies and services. These supplies and services are essential to daily operations and may be for ongoing maintenance, unforeseen repair work, or in response to an accident that damages City infrastructure.
Listed below are typical parts, supplies, and materials purchased from each vendor:
• Ewing Irrigation Products, Inc. ($100,000 total)
o Irrigation and landscape equipment, materials, and supplies.
• McLaughlin Waste Equipment, Inc. ($75,000 total)
o Refuse containers, lids, and related parts.
• Modesto Industrial Electrical Co., Inc. ($150,000 total)
o Electrical/mechanical parts and repair/installation services.
• Western Industrial Sales, Inc., dba Kellogg Supply ($150,000 total)
o Small tools, equipment, parts, materials, and supplies.
• Badger Meter, Inc. ($300,000)
o Water meters and related parts, equipment, and supplies.
The Public Works Department is requesting Council waive competitive bidding requirements to allow for the continued purchase of various parts, equipment, materials, supplies and services used in ongoing Public Works maintenance and operations.
IMPACT ON CITY RESOURCES
No appropriation of funds is needed; funding is available within the FY 2022/2023 adopted budget.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ewing Irrigation Agreement
2. McLaughlin Waste Agreement
3. Modesto Industrial Electrical Agreement
4. Western Industrial Sales dba Kellogg Supply Agreement
5. Badger Meter Agreement