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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) CROWN SC 5700 SERIES FORKLIFT FROM CROWN EQUIPMENT CORPORATION DBA CROWN LIFT TRUCKS, IN THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $46,108, WHICH INCLUDES SHIPPING; UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACT # 053024-CRO, PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 35.18(C)(6) OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES.
Summary Explanation and Background
PROCUREMENT PROCESS TAKEN
- Chapter 35 of the City’s Code of Ordinance is titled “PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, PUBLIC FUNDS.”
- Section 35.18 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states that "Only the following situations are exempt from the competitive bid and competitive proposal requirements of this section:"
- Section 35.18 (C)(6) states that “Cooperative purchasing plans are exempt from this section.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "AWARD OF CONTRACT."
- Section 35.21(A) of the City's Code of Ordinances is titled "City Commission approval."
- Section 35.21(A)(1) states, "An initial purchase of, or contract for, commodities or services, in excess of $25,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Public Services Department is requesting to purchase the Crown SC 5700 Series forklift to be used at the Central Stores Warehouse.
2. The Central Stores Warehouse is the City’s central location for storing inventory and supplies and receiving large deliveries. To support operations, a forklift is required and shared among various Public Services crews working within the warehouse. The proposed purchase is for a replacement forklift, as the current unit has been in service since 1989 and needs to be replaced.
3. On September 4, 2024, Sourcewell entered into contract # 053024-CRO with Crown Equipment Corporation to pr...
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