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Recommendation to Authorize the Purchase of One Compact Multi-Purpose Sweeper for $175,696.68 from Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. and Three Electric Vehicle Parking Enforcement Units from Configurator Westward Industries for $152,636.52; and Authorize a Price Adjustment of $60,404.93 for a Previously Authorized Purchase of a 2023 Horton 623 Type I Ambulance from Professional Sales and Service, L.C. (Public Works 60141581)
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
City Council previously appropriated funds to purchase three parking enforcement vehicles and a compact multi-purpose sweeper for bike lanes and pathways. Tonight's action authorizes the purchase of these vehicles from the respective vendors, since the transaction amounts with each vendor exceed the Interim City Manager's authority.
Staff recommends purchase of three electric Go4 parking enforcement vehicles from Configurator Westward Industries in an amount not to exceed $152,636.52. Staff also recommends purchase of a new compact multi-purpose sweeper from Municipal Maintenance Equipment in an amount not to $175,696.68. Configurator Westward Industries and Municipal Maintenance Equipment, Inc. hold contracts with Sourcewell, a cooperative purchasing agency that solicits and awards contracts through a public competitive procurement process compliant with state statutes. The City is a Sourcewell member and the quoted pricing for these vehicles are based on the Sourcewell contracts.
On May 18, 2021, City Council approved the purchase of a replacement ambulance in an amount not to exceed $311,598 from Leader Emergency Vehicles, REV Group; however, a purchase order was not executed due to the company changing sales hubs and dealer personnel. Staff now have established direct contact with the new approved dealer for REV Group, Professional Sales and Service, L.C. The new quoted price for the Horton Ambulance is $374,002.93, which is $60,404.93 hig...
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