Report Prepared by: Johnnie Baptista, Public Works Manager - Water
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SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Approve Purchases of Waterline Appurtenances, Parts, Equipment, and Supplies Necessary for Public Works Maintenance and Operations from Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, in the Amount not to Exceed $100,000 Through June 30, 2023
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 waterline appurtenances, parts, equipment, and supplies 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 agreement for Purchase of Goods with Ferguson Enterprises, LLC, in the amount not to exceed $100,000 in Fiscal Year 2022/2023; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager or the Deputy City Manager, to execute the necessary documents or contracts, and to approve change orders up to the City Manager's purchasing authority.
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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 approval of the city council. Waivers may be authorized for, but are not limited to, cooperative purchasing in conjunction with other governmental ent...
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