Report Prepared by: Johnnie Baptista, Public Works Manager - Water
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SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Kubota Rubber Tracks Excavator from Garton Tractor, Inc., in the Amount of $87,236.58 as a New Equipment Purchase for the Water Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of Kubota Rubber Tracks Excavator and related necessary attachments from Garton Tractor – Merced for $87,236.58 utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of this new equipment will assist the Water Department in performing excavation work in confined and limited-access locations.
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 a Kubota Rubber Tracks Excavator in the amount of $87,236.58 from Garton Tractor, Inc., through Sourcewell contract #112624; 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(s), 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 26/27 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History
Sourcewell offers an equipment/vehicle purchase program to government entities nationwide; specifications are created, and Request for Bi...
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