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MOTION TO APPROVE THE PURCHASE OF A SEWER EQUIPMENT COMPANY OF AMERICA MODEL 900-ECO COMBINATION SEWER CLEANER TRUCK FROM JET-VAC EQUIPMENT COMPANY, LLC., IN A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $604,057.56, UTILIZING PRICING ESTABLISHED BY THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACT NO. 101221, 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 regarding "COMPETITIVE BIDDING OR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS REQUIRED; EXCEPTIONS."
- Section 35.18(C) states, "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 $100,000, shall require the approval of the City Commission, regardless of whether the competitive bidding or competitive proposal procedures were followed."
-The City is utilizing Sourcewell Contract #101221 to facilitate this purchase. Any option not listed in the price schedule may be added in accordance with contract guidelines. The contract also states "Sewer Equipment and/or our dealers will also supply chassis for our truck mounted models. These chassis are currently being quoted at cost on a case by case basis due to pricing influx in the market. We consider these items to be pass-thru items and are not subject to Sourcewell discounts or fee reporting."
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. The Utilities Department’s fleet of equipment & vehicles includes four jet-vacuum trucks that are owned ...
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