Report Prepared by: Wally Broughton, Public Works Manager-Operations
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Valley Peterbilt for the Purchase of Two New Roll-Off Refuse Trucks for the Public Works Refuse Department in the Total Amount of $353,353.26
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding a contract to Valley Peterbilt for the purchase of two new roll-off refuse trucks as replacements for the Public Works Refuse Department.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Valley Peterbilt for the supply of two new refuse roll-off trucks in the total amount of $353,353.26; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and to approve 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-four thousand dollars ($34,000.00), 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 FY 21/22 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Staff prepared bid specifications for two new refuse roll-off trucks and the invitation for bids was advertised both in the Merced County Times newspaper and the City's website. Bids were publicly opened on November 23, 2021, at 2:00 p.m., with Valley Peterbil...
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