Report Prepared by: Dan Arnold, Public Works Manager - Operations
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SUBJECT: Purchase of a Caterpillar Backhoe, John Deere Tractor and a Tiger Extended Boom Mower Utilizing Government Procurement Programs and Waiving the Competitive Bidding Requirement
REPORT IN BRIEF
Fleet Services is requesting approval from the City Council to purchase a new Caterpillar Backhoe from the National Joint Powers Alliance Government Procurement Program (NJPA) and a John Deere Tractor and an Extended Boom Mower from the Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGACBuy) Cooperative Purchasing Program.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion:
A. Authorizing the purchase of One Caterpillar model 430F2 Backhoe from the NJPA for $136,965.60 and One Tiger, Extended Boom Mower and One John Deere model 6145M Tractor combination unit for a combined total of $215,784.00 from the HGACBuy Program; and,
B. Waiving the City's bidding requirement, allowing a direct purchase from the NJPA and HGAC Buy Programs for the requested equipment; and,
C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary budgetary documents.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Approve, as recommended by (identify) or;
2. Approve, subject to other than recommended by (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
Merced Municipal Code, Section 3.04.210
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
As provided for in the 2016-17 Adopted Budget
DISCUSSION
Fleet Services is requesting approval to waive the competitive bidding process for the purchase of a new Backhoe Tractor, John Deere Tractor and Extended Boom Mower. Please note most of these purchases will not affect local vendors as there are no local vendors for this equipment. Over the last five years, the City has utilized several such programs, including NJPA and HGACBuy t...
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