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 Fleet Maintenance and Operations Through June 30, 2026
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of various parts, equipment, and supplies for Public Works maintenance and operations for Fiscal Year 2025/2026.
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 $50,000 with ARI Phoenix, Inc., dba ARI Hetra, through June 30, 2026; and,
C. Approving the purchase up to $200,000 with C&R Royal SVC, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
D. Approving the purchase up to $150,000 with Ferguson US Holdings, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
E. Approving the purchase up to $100,000 with Grainger through June 30, 2026; and,
F. Approving the purchase up to $300,000 with Horizon Distributors through June 30, 2026; and,
G. Approving the purchase up to $120,000 with McCain Traffic Supply (Swarco McCain) through June 30, 2026; and,
H. Approving the purchase up to $150,000 with Municipal Maintenance Equipment through June 30, 2026; and,
I. Approving the purchase up to $250,000 with Ray Gaskin through June 30, 2026; and,
J. Approving the purchase up to $60,000 with Pacific Landscape Supply, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
K. Approving the purchase up to $100,000 with Pazin & Myers, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
L. Approving the purchase up to $120,000 with YSI, Inc., through June 30, 2026; and,
M. 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 reconsi...
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