Report Prepared by: Cosmo Ordu?ez, Public Works Manager-Internal Services
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SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) Altec AT40-G Articulating/Telescoping Aerial Truck, and Necessary Attachment Equipment, from Altec Industries, Inc., in the Amount of $262,081.90 as a Replacement Unit for the Street Division's Street Light Division
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one (1) Altec AT40-G Articulating/Telescoping Aerial Truck in the amount of $262,081.90 utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). This purchase was included in the FY 26/27 adopted budget as a vehicle replacement for the Street Division, replacing vehicle E-1417.
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) Altec AT40-G Articulating/Telescoping Aerial Truck, in the amount of $262,081.90, from Altec Industries, Inc., through Sourcewell Altec Industries, Inc. Contract # 110421-ALT; 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 26/27Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History
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