Report Prepared by: Ken F. Elwin, PE, Director of Public Works
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SUBJECT: Approve the Purchase of Parts, Equipment, and Supplies as Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations Through June 30, 2027
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210, and the purchase of various parts, equipment, and supplies for Public Works maintenance and operations for Fiscal Year 2026/2027.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code Section 3.4.210 for annual supplies and services; and,
B. Approving the purchase up to $80,000 with Frank A Olsen Company through June 30, 2027; and,
C. Approving the purchase up to $80,000 with Howk Well & Equipment Co, Inc., through June 30, 2027; and,
D. Approving the purchase up to $75,000 with Rush Truck Center through June 30, 2027; and,
E. Approving the purchase up to $45,000 with Staples Business Advantage through June 30, 2027; and,
F. Approving the purchase up to $75,000 with Universal Automotive through June 30, 2027; and,
G. Approving the purchase up to $80,000 with USEMCO, Inc., through June 30, 2027; and,
H. Authorizing the 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).
AUTHORITY
City of Merced Charter Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from Competitive Bidding:
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, competitive bidding requirements for purchases in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000.00), the "bidding threshold”, may be waived with the appro...
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