Report Prepared by: Wally Broughton, Public Works Manager - Operations
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One Aerial Tree Truck Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via Global Rental Co, Inc., for $198,904
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers authorizing to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase a currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicle through the 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 aerial tree truck in the amount of $198,904 from Global Rental Co., Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 062320-ALT; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchases specified above, the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments and City Buyer to issue the Purchase Orders, 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
Merced City Charter, Section 200. Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2022-23 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Sourcewell offers an equipment/vehicle purchase program to government entities nationwide; specifications...
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