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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) TORO GREENSMASTER 3150-Q MOWERS AND RELATED ACCESSORIES UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE NATIONAL IPA CONTRACT #2017025 FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $60,580.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Recreation & Cultural Arts Department has funds budgeted for two (2) new greensmowers and related accessories for Pembroke Lakes Golf Course . The current units have excessive hours and have become difficult to keep operational due to frequent repairs, negatively affecting maintenance of the golf course.
2. The City of Mesa, AZ and National IPA have procured Contract #2017025 with The Toro Company for groundskeeping, golf and sports field maintenance equipment for Toro brand equipment, options and accessories at a 21.8% discount off of MSRP Prices.
3. Section 35.18(5) of the City's Procurement Procedures states; "Utilization of other governmental agencies' contracts. Commodities or services that are the subject of contracts with the state its political subdivisions or other governmental entities including the United States government, are exempt from this section, provided, however, that this division shall apply only if the contract expressly permits or if the awarding jurisdiction and/or the vendor agree to allow the city to purchase therefrom and if either: (i) the commodities or services are the subject of a price schedule negotiated by the state or federal government or by competitive bid by another governmental agency and not on any preference; (ii) or the price offered for the commodity or service exactly equals or is lower than the governmental contract from vendors awarded the governmental contract. Where an award is made pursuant to this paragraph, the terms and conditions agreeable to the city may be used in lieu of those terms and conditions of the contract with other governmental agency.
4. The Recreation and Cultural Arts Department has obtained a quote...
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