Report Prepared by: Wally Broughton, Public Works Manager-Operations.
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SUBJECT: Award Bid to Santos Ford for the Purchase of Three (3) New SUV Interceptors for a Cost of $49,335.00 Each, Totaling $148,005 for the Police Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers awarding the bid to Santos Ford for the purchase of three new SUV interceptors for the Police Department for a total cost of $148,005.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Awarding the bid to Santos Ford for the supply of three new SUV interceptors, for a total cost of $148,005; and,
B. Authorizing the City Manager to execute the necessary documents; and,
C. Authorizing the Finance Officer to make any necessary budget adjustments; and,
D. Authorizing the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order(s), 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. Deny; or,
3. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
4. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Charter of the City of Merced, Article XI, Section 1111-Competitive bidding, and Merced Municipal Code (MMC) Chapter 3.04, Article III - the purchase of materials, supplies, equipment, and contractual services of an estimated value greater than thirty-seven thousand dollars ($37,000.00), the "contract threshold," shall be made by the purchasing supervisor by written contract with the lowest responsible bidder.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the FY 23/24 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Staff prepared bid specifications for up to six (6) new SUV interceptors, and the invitation for bids was advertised both in the Merced County Times newspaper and the City's website. Bids were publicly opened on November 28, 2023, at 2:30 p.m., with the following results:
* Santos Ford (Los Banos, CA) $ 49,335.00 each
* Razzari Ford (Merced, CA...
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