PREPARED BY: JOHN BOTHWELL DATE OF MEETING: 06/20/16
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RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN PABLO (1) REJECTING THE LOW BID OF VALLEY TRUCK AND TRACTOR; (2) AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A JOHN DEERE Z930M COMMERCIAL MOWER FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS MAINTENANCE DIVISION FROM RDO EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,609 WITH A 15% CONTENGENCY FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $9,901; (3) DECLARING A 2000 JOHN DEERE F680 FRONT MOWER AS SURPLUS PROPERTY; AND (4) APPROVING THE DISPOSAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution
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COMPLIANCE STATEMENTS
Capital Improvement Projects is an adopted policy item under the FY 2015-17 City Council Priority Workplan, effective July 1, 2015.
CEQA Compliance Statement
This is not a project as defined by CEQA.
BACKGROUND
The Public Works Maintenance Division staff has identified a need to replace the existing 2000 John Deere F680 Front Mower in order to maintain parks throughout the City. The existing equipment was purchased in 2000. At this point, it needs a new engine and requires constant repair. With 1,284 hours of use it has exceeded its useful life.
On June 1, 2016, Maintenance staff received four bids to replace the existing John Deere Mower. These bids are summarized in the below table.
Company
Purchase Price
Valley Truck and Tractor
$8,438.65
RDO Equipment
$8,608.33
BelKorp AG
$8,783.10
Turf and Industrial Equipment
$8,900.90
Staff completed a cost analysis and determined the lowest responsive and responsible bidder was RDO Equipment at a cost of $8,608.33. Valley Truck and Tractor's bid was unsigned and staff is recommending that it be non-responsive. RDO Equipment is a supplier of John Deere products. John Deere is a leading manufacturer with many models to select from and a diversity of commercial landscape equipment. Given the vendor's experience and proposed manufacturer, staff is recommending the purchase of a John Deere Z930M from RDO Equipment. Additionally, staff fu...
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