| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 3.i.
City of Garden Grove
INTER-DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
| To: | Scott C. Stiles
| From: | William E. Murray
| | Dept.: | City Manager
| Dept.: | Public Works
| | Subject: | Authorize the issuance of a purchase order to RDO Vermeer for two (2) new Brush Chippers. (Cost: $78,678.46) (Action Item) | Date: | 9/24/2019 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To secure City Council authorization to purchase two (2) new brush chippers from RDO Vermeer through the Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #062117-VMR. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department has two (2) brush chippers that currently meet the City’s guidelines for replacement and were approved through the Fiscal Year 2019/20 budget process. Experience has shown that the City’s buying power is enhanced through joining with other public agencies to purchase fleet vehicles and equipment. |
| | | | | | | | DISCUSSION
Sourcewell nationally solicits, evaluates and awards contracts through a competitive bid process. As a member of Sourcewell, the City is able to utilize bid awards for equipment purchases. Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #062117-VRM. The results deemed RDO Vermeer as the lowest responsive bid.
RDO Vermeer $39,339.23 each*
* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The financial impact is $78,678.46 to the Fleet Management Fund. The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
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Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $78,678.46 to RDO Vermeer for the purchase of two (2) new brush chippers.
by: Steve Sudduth, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
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