Report Prepared by: Julio Marquez, Purchasing Supervisor.
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SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New 2027 Chevrolet Traverse for the Purchasing Department from National Auto Fleet Group, in the Amount of $45,034.97 Plus 10% for Contingency, Through Sourcewell Contract #081325-NAF
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Traverse for the Purchasing Department in the amount of $45,034.97, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of the new vehicle will reduce maintenance costs and improve delivery efficiency.
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 authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of one (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Traverse in the amount of $45,034.97 from National Fleet Auto Group., through Sourcewell contract #081325-NAF; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and,
D. Authorizing the issuance of the 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 25/26 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Sourcewell offers an equipment/vehicle purchase program to government entities nationwide; specifications are created, and Request for Bids are sought b...
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