| | | | | | | | Agenda Item - 3.f.
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 John Deere and Co. for the purchase of one (1) new commercial riding mower for the Public Works Department. (Cost: $28,780.79) (Continued from the October 22, 2019, meeting.) (Action Item) | Date: | 11/12/2019 |
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| | | | | | | | OBJECTIVE
To secure City Council authorization to purchase one (1) new commercial riding mower, model #1570 Terrain Cut Commercial Front Mower with a 72" 7-Iron PRO Commercial Side Discharge Mower Deck, from John Deere and Co. through the Sourcewell competitive bid program, Contract #062117-DAC. |
| | | | | | | | BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department has one (1) commercial riding mower that currently meets the City’s guidelines for replacement and was 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-DAC. The results deemed John Deere and Co. as the lowest responsive bid.
John Deere and Co. $28,780.79 *
* This price includes all applicable tax and destination charges. |
| | | | | | | | FINANCIAL IMPACT
There is no impact to the General Fund. The financial impact is $28,780.79 to the Fleet Management Fund. The surplus equipment will be sold at public auction. |
| | | | | | | | RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council:
- Authorize the Finance Director to issue a purchase order in the amount of $28,780.79 to John Deere and Co. for the purchase of one (1) new riding mower.
By: Steve Sudduth, Equipment Maintenance Supervisor
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