Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Public Works Director
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Parts, Equipment, Supplies, and Services Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations from Hach Company, Inc. in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000; and with Trojan Technologies Group, LLC in the Additional Amount not to Exceed $100,000, for a Total Purchase Amount of $250,000 Through June 30, 2022
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers waiving the City's competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 and approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, supplies, and services for Public Works maintenance and operations.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City's competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 for annual supplies and services agreements; and,
B. Approving the purchase of various laboratory supplies and equipment, as well as annual maintenance or repair services for related equipment from Hach Company, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022; and,
C. Approving the purchase of UV lamps and related equipment, parts, and supplies from Trojan Technologies Group, LLC, in the additional amount not to exceed $100,000, for a total contract amount of $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2021/2022; and,
D. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts that are approved as to form by the City Attorney, and/or City Buyer to issue the purchase orders.
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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; or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
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