Report Prepared by: Chris Yowell, Acting Public Works Manager - Internal Services
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SUBJECT: Approval to Authorize the City Manager to Issue a Purchase Order to Vac-Con, Inc., for the Purchase of One (1) Vac-Con Truck in the Amount of $716,975.11 as a Vehicle Replacement for the Water Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Staff has identified an opportunity to replace a vehicle, which will assist in the standardization of equipment through the cost savings of a government procurement program (Sourcewell).
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 Vac-Con Truck in the amount of $716,975.11 from Vac-con, Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 101221-VAC replacing vehicle W-1407; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue 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 24/25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History
Sourcewell offers an equipment/vehicle purchase program to government entities nationwide; specifications are created, and Request for Bids are sou...
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