SUBJECT: Approval to Waive the Competitive Bidding Requirements and Authorizing the Purchase of One Street Sweeper for $388,347.63 Through a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Sourcewell via M.M.E.(Municipal Maintenance Equipment) REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving to waive the competitive bidding requirements pursuant to Merced Municipal Code Section 3.04.210 to purchase a currently budgeted and Council approved fleet vehicle through the government procurement program Sourcewell. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Waiving the City’s competitive bidding requirement as permitted by Merced Municipal Code section 3.04.210 due to utilizing a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of one new Schwarze Model A9 Monsoon Sweeper in the amount of $388,347.63 from M.M.E. through Sourcewell contract #093021-SWZ; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager or Deputy City Manager to execute the necessary documents, the Finance Officer to make the necessary budget adjustments, the City Buyer to issue the Purchase Order, and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.

Consent Item Passed Introduced September 7, 2023

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Public Works
Introduced: September 7, 2023
On agenda: September 18, 2023
Passed: September 18, 2023