Report Prepared by: Christopher Jensen, Director of Parks and Community Services.
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SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Two 2025, Hybrid Engine, AWD, Toyota Sienna from Certified Toyota Dealership(s) with Funding from the Youth Community Access Grant Award for an Amount Not To Exceed $102,764.00
REPORT IN BRIEF
Considers approving to waive competitive bidding requirements and purchasing two 2025, Hybrid Engine, AWD, Toyota Sienna from certified Toyota Dealerships for a not to exceed amount of $102,764.00 to meet deliverables for the Youth Community Access Grant.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Waiving the competitive bidding process for a direct purchase; and,
B. Approving the purchase of two 2025 Hybrid, AWD, Toyota Sienna from a Certified Toyota Dealer(s) for an amount not to exceed $102,764.00; and,
C. Authorizing the Purchasing Supervisor to issue a Purchase Order and the City Manager to execute any other necessary documents.
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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 (specific items to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future meeting (date and time to be specified in the motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Article III, Section 3.04.210 - Exemptions from competitive bidding.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2025 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION
Waiving the competitive bidding process and approving a direct purchase will enable the Department of Parks and Community Services to secure two six-plus passenger, hybrid engine, vehicles for its outdoor recreation program, as granted through a grant application to the California Natural Resource Agency in 2023.
History and Past Actions
In 2023 Parks & Community Services was awarded the Youth Community Access...
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