Report Prepared by: Jeremy Franklin, Battalion Chief, Fire Department
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements for Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for Apparatus Refurbishing; Total Amount not to Exceed $250,000
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements for Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for apparatus refurbishing. The total amount not to exceed $250,000.
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 Sole Source; and,
B. Authorizing the purchase order with Siddons-Martin Emergency Group for apparatus refurbishing not to exceed $250,000; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by staff; or,
2. Approve, subject to conditions other than recommended by staff' or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting.
AUTHORITY
Title 3, Article III of the Merced Municipal Code, Purchases over Thirty-six Thousand Dollars.
Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding
Exemptions from competitive bidding for purchases over the current threshold limits for equipment, materials, supplies or services, or for PWC are allowed with the applicable approval of the CC (3.04.210). Waivers may be authorized for, but are not limited to, the following cases:
STANDARDIZATION
An established agreement for the use of a particular product, normally subject to bidding in lieu of other similar or equal products, based on its design, quality or physical characteristics, which is recommended by the department head and approved as a city standard, after review by t...
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