Report Prepared by: Dan McComb, Public Works Manager - Refuse
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SUBJECT: Authorizing the Purchase of One Stationary Compactor Unit for $98,843.76 from Wastequip, LLC for the Refuse Department Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing the purchase of One (1)Stationary Compactor Unit for $98,843.76 from Wastequip, LLC for the Refuse Department's use. This opportunity was identified through the government procurement program Sourcewell.
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 cooperative purchasing; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one stationary compactor unit in the amount of $98,843.76 from Wastequip, LLC, through Sourcewell contract # 040621-WQI; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and,
D. Authorizing the issuance of a Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to 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
Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 24/25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History
Sourcewell offers an equipment/vehicle purchase program to government entities nationwide; specifications are created, and Request for Bids are sought by Sourcewell for a wide variety of equipment used by local governments. As a result of the nationwide scope of these programs, the City is able to purchase specialized equipment for much less than the more traditiona...
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