26-583
SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Two (2) New Side Loader Refuse Truck, and Necessary Attachment Equipment from Haaker Refuse, in the Amount of $892,186.92 for the Refuse Department to Replace E-1385 & E-1426 REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of two (2) 2025 Peterbilt 520 truck with McNeilus Zero Radius Side Loader body in the amount of $892,186.92 ($446,093.46 each) utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of the new vehicle will replace aging equipment that will improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase efficiency in daily operations. 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 two (2) 2025 Peterbilt 520 truck with McNeilus Zero Radius Side Loader body in the amount of $892,186.92 from Haaker Refuse, through Sourcewell contract # 110223-MCN; 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 25, 2026
- On agenda
- July 20, 2026
- Passed
- July 20, 2026
Where it was heard
City Council/Public Finance and Economic Development Authority/Parking AuthorityWatch Merced
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