25-640
SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Asphalt Zipper 480Xi Gen 8 with Accu-Trak Wheel Assist, and Necessary Attachment Equipment, from Asphalt Zipper in the Amount of $296,577.94 for the Streets Division REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of one (1) new Asphalt Zipper 480Xi Gen 8 with Accu-Trak Wheel Assist, and necessary attachment equipment, in the amount of $296,577.94. Staff has identified the need to add this piece of equipment, which will assist in the Street Division’s operation through the cost savings of a government procurement program (H-GAC). 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 H-GAC, a government procurement program; and, B. Approving the purchase of one (1) new Asphalt Zipper 480Xi Gen 8 with Accu-Trak Wheel Assist, and Necessary Attachment Equipment in the amount of $296,577.94 from Asphalt Zipper, through H-GAC contract #SM10-20 Street Maintenance Equipment; 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.
- Committee
- City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
- Requested by
- Public Works
- Introduced
- June 27, 2025
- On agenda
- July 7, 2025
- Passed
- July 7, 2025
Where it was heard
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking AuthorityWatch Merced
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