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Agenda Item - 5.a.


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 Haaker Equipment Company for one (1) new Vactor sewer cleaning truck.  (Cost: $498,200.44)(Action Item)

Date:9/25/2018

OBJECTIVE

To secure City Council authorization to purchase one (1) new Vactor sewer  cleaning truck from Haaker Equipment Company through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing (SCP) competitive bid program, Contract #122017-FSC.

BACKGROUND

The Public Works Department has one (1) Vactor sewer cleaning truck that currently meets the City's guidelines for replacement and was approved through the Fiscal Year 2018/19 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

The SCP nationally solicits, evaluates and awards contracts through a competitive bid process.  As a member, the City is able to utilize bid awards for equipment purchases.  Staff recommends piggybacking on the results of a recent SCP competitive bid program, Contract #122017-FSC.  The results deemed Haaker Equipment Company as the lowest responsive bidder.

 

Haaker Equipment Company

$498,200.44*

 

 

*This price includes all applicable tax and destination items
FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no impact to the General Fund. The financial impact is $410,000 to the Fleet Management Fund, and $88,200.44 to the Sewer Operation Fund.  The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction.

RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that the City Council:

 

  • Authorize the City Manager to issue a purchase order in the amount of $498,200.44 to Haaker Equipment Company for the purchase of one (1) new Vactor sewer cleaning truck.

 

 

 

By:  Steve Sudduth

        Equipment Maintenance Supervisor