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 Front Loader Refuse Truck for $364,147.91 for the Refuse Department Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving 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 Front Loader Refuse Truck in the amount of $364,147.91 from Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 091219-NWY; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and,
D. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make the appropriate budget adjustments; and,
E. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, 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 23/24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History
Sourcewell offers an equipment/vehicle purchase program ...
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