Report Prepared by: Joe Cardoso, P.L.S., City Surveyor, Engineering Department
Title
SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Survey Equipment in the Amount not to Exceed $60,0000 from California Surveying and Drafting Supply Through the State of California Leveraged Procurement Agreement (LPA Contract ID. 1-21-66-03)
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of survey equipment with California Surveying & Drafting Supply.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as allowed by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to utilize the State of California Statewide Contracting government procurement program; and,
B. Approving the purchase of survey equipment in the amount not to exceed $60,000.00 from California Surveying and Drafting Supply through State Leverage Procurement Agreement, Contract ID 1-21-66-03; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents and purchasing to issue purchase orders as required to purchase the Survey Equipment.
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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
Merced City Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the Fiscal Year 2025-26 approved Mid-Year revised budget
DISCUSSION
Over the last several years, the City of Merced has purchased a variety of equipment and structures through the State of California Statewide Contracting government procurement programs.
On March 2, 2026, Action Item, City Council adopted adjustments to the approved budget ...
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