26-378

SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New Ford F-350 Work Truck from Rush Truck Centers in the Amount of $110,743.57, Plus a 10% Contingency ($11,074.36), for a Total not to Exceed Amount of $121,817.93 as an Addition for the Water Division REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of one new work truck for the Water Division in the amount of $110,743.57, plus a 10% contingency for a total amount not to exceed $121,817.93, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of the new vehicle will support the newly established Lead Instrumentation Technician position, improve operational efficiency, enhance reliability, and reduce maintenance costs. RECOMMENDATION City Council - Adopt a motion: A. Approving to waive 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 new Ford F-350 work truck in the amount of $110,743.57 from Rush Truck Centers, through Sourcewell contract # 032824-RTG; and, C. Authorizing the City Manager to execute any necessary documents for the purchase specified above and the City Purchasing Supervisor to issue the Purchase Order(s), and approval of change orders not to exceed 10% ($11,074.36) of the total purchase price.

Consent Item Passed Introduced April 29, 2026

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Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Requested by: Public Works
Introduced: April 29, 2026
On agenda: May 18, 2026
Passed: May 18, 2026