SUBJECT: Approval Purchase One (1) New Caterpillar Wheel Loader, Compact Construction Equipment, Model 906, and Necessary Attachment Equipment from Holt of California in the Amount of $155,357.81 as a Vehicle Replacement for the Trees and Sweeping Divisions REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of one Caterpillar Wheel Loader, Model 906, in the amount of $155,357.81. Staff has identified the need to replace a vehicle, which will assist in the standardization of equipment through the cost savings of a 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 and authorizing the purchase to be made with a cooperative purchase agreement through Sourcewell, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of one Caterpillar Wheel Loader tractor, Model 906, in the amount of $155.357.81 from Holt of California, through Sourcewell Caterpillar Inc. contract # 020223-CAT, replacing vehicle E-867; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above; and, D. Authorizing the issuance of the Purchase Order and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% of the total purchase price.

Consent Item Passed Introduced October 10, 2024

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Public Works
Introduced: October 10, 2024
On agenda: October 21, 2024
Passed: October 21, 2024

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