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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) T770 T4 BOBCAT COMPACT TRACK LOADER AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FROM DOOSAN BOBCAT NORTH AMERICA IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $121,906.42, AND ONE (1) 2026 INTERNATIONAL HX620 CHASSIS WITH A 16 FOOT DUMP TRUCK BODY AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES FROM RECHTIEN INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $230,290.07, IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $352,196.49, WHICH INCLUDES SHIPPING; UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY SOURCEWELL CONTRACTS # 020223-CEC AND # 032824-NVS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 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 Ordinances 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. Cooperative purchasing plans are exempt from the competitive procurement process.”
- Section 35.21 of the City's Code of Ordinances is regarding "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 $100,000, 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 approval to purchase one (1) T770 T4 Bobcat Compact Track Loader and one (1) 2026 International HX620 Chassis with a 16’ Dump Truck Body, including related equipment and accessories, to support the City's general maintenance, repair, hauling, and operational ...
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