SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Ford E-Transit Cargo Van Equipped with Flexitrax C550 System, and Necessary Attachment Equipment, from WECO Industries in the Amount of $249,862.65 for the Sewer Division REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of one new Ford E-Transit Cargo Van equipped with Flexitrax C550 System, in the amount of $249,862.65. Staff has identified a vehicle that will not only aid their operation but allow the City to become compliant with California Code of Regulation Section 1962 (Zero-Emission Vehicle Standards). 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 on the grounds of sole/single sourcing; and, B. Approving the purchase of one Ford E-Transit Cargo Van equipped with Flexitrax C550 System, in the amount of $249,862.65 from WECO Industries for the Sewer Division; 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 January 3, 2025

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Public Works
Introduced: January 3, 2025
On agenda: January 21, 2025
Passed: January 21, 2025

Where it was heard