Report Prepared by: Julio Marquez CPPB, Purchasing Supervisor, Purchasing Division.
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SUBJECT: Approval to Wave Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approval of a Government Services Multi-Channel Sales Agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive competitive bidding, approving an agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet to continue using its online marketplace to sell City of Merced surplus vehicles, equipment, and other miscellaneous surplus items as needed via online auction.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waving the competitive bidding process based on Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 which states it may be waived with the approval of the city council; and,
B. Approving the Sales Agreement and Addendum No. 1 with Iron Planet, Inc. DBA Govplanet; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.
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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
Merced Municipal Code and Merced Municipal Code Article VI, Section 3.04.370 - Surplus materials, supplies and equipment; and Article III, Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided in the 2025 Adopted Budget.
DICUSSION
Approving the original agreement and amendment no. 1 extending the term of the sales agreement with Govplanet and waving competitive bidding requirements will allow the Purchasing Division to continue to offer efficient and cost-effective disposal of surplus sale services. Timely disposal of high value assets such as vehicle...
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