Report Prepared by: Charles Slagter, WWTP Operations Supervisor
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements, Authorizing the Purchase of a Replacement Tractor with a Horsepower Range of 300-340 Through the Sourcewell Government Procurement Program with a Total not to Exceed Amount of $325,000 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing a waiver of competitive bidding requirement to purchase one replacement tractor through the governmental procurement program Sourcewell and approving a supplemental appropriation of $169,119 from the Fleet Capital Replacement Fund 674.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Approving the purchase of a replacement tractor with a horsepower range of 300-340 from a vendor competitively bid through the Sourcewell governmental procurement program, with a not to exceed amount of $325,000; and,
B. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and authorizing the tractor purchase to be made through Sourcewell; and,
C. Approving a supplemental appropriation in the amount of $169,119 from the unreserved, unencumbered fund balance of Fund 674-Fleet Replacement Fund to account line 674-1103-633.63-00, project 242115 for the purchase of the tractor; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or designee to execute any necessary contracts or documents and the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions outlined by Council; or,
3. Continue to a future meeting; or,
4. Deny.
AUTHORITY
Merced City Charter, Section 200. Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2021-22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
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