SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase One (1) New 2027 Chevrolet Traverse for the Purchasing Department from National Auto Fleet Group, in the Amount of $45,034.97 Plus 10% for Contingency, Through Sourcewell Contract #081325-NAF REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of one (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Traverse for the Purchasing Department in the amount of $45,034.97, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of the new vehicle will reduce maintenance costs and improve delivery efficiency. 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 (1) new 2027 Chevrolet Traverse in the amount of $45,034.97 from National Fleet Auto Group., through Sourcewell contract #081325-NAF; 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 May 21, 2026

Committee: City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking Authority
Introduced: May 21, 2026
On agenda: June 1, 2026
Passed: June 1, 2026

Where it was heard