26-632
SUBJECT: Approval to Purchase Three (3) 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers in the Total Amount of $95,994.63 to Replace Vehicles E-1300 and E-1302 for the Inspection Services Division and to Replace Vehicle E-1369 for the Recycling Division and Purchase One (1) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in the Amount of $38,779.67 as a New Vehicle for the Refuse Department from National Auto Fleet Group - Chevrolet of Watsonville REPORT IN BRIEF Considers approving the purchase of three (3) 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers in the total amount of $95,994.63, and one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in the amount of $38,779.67, utilizing the cost savings government procurement program (Sourcewell). The purchase of these vehicle will replace aging equipment that will improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase efficiency in daily operations. The purchase of the new Chevrolet Colorado will aid the Refuse Department with route inspection. 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 three (3) 2026 Chevrolet Trailblazers and one (1) 2026 Chevrolet Colorado in the total amount of $134,774.30 from National Auto Fleet Group - Chevrolet of Watsonville, through Sourcewell contract # 091521-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(s), 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
- July 17, 2026
- On agenda
- August 3, 2026
- Passed
- August 3, 2026