Report Prepared by: Bill Osmer, Public Works Manager-WQC
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Pac Machine Company for the Purchase of One New Godwin Portable Engine Driven 6-inch Self-Priming Pump in the Amount of $57,372.50 for the Public Works Storm Division
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Pac Machine Company for a Godwin portable engine driven 6-inch self-priming pump using approved 2023/2024 funds.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Pac Machine Company for a Godwin portable engine driven 6-inch self-priming pump in the amount of $57,372.50; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer the make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order(s), 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 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 (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1111-Competitive bidding, and Merced Municipal Code Chapter 3.04, Article III - the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services of an estimated value greater than thirty-seven thousand dollars ($37,000.00), the "contract threshold," shall be made by the purchasing supervisor by written contract with the lowest responsible bidder.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Adopted 2023-2024 Budget.
DISCUSSION
The Public Works Storm Division utilizes pumps for emergency storm and flood activities. Staff prepared bid specifications for one new p...
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