Report Prepared by: Cosmo Ordunez, Public Works Manager-Internal Services
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SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Side Loader Refuse Truck, and Necessary Attachment Equipment, From Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., in the Amount of $426,985 for the Refuse Department
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving the purchase of one 2024 Autocar ACX64 R/H Drive with New Way Sidewinder Refuse Side-Loading body in the amount of $426,985. Staff has identified the need to purchase a vehicle, which will assist in the standardization of equipment through the cost savings of a 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 2024 Autocar ACX64 R/H Drive with New Way Sidewinder Refuse Side-Loading body in the amount of $426,985.00 from Ruckstell California Sales Co., Inc., through Sourcewell contract # 110223-NWY, adding to Refuse's fleet; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and,
D. Authorizing the issuance of 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 24/25 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
History
Sourcewell offers an equipment/vehicl...
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