HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 1997-18794 RESOLUTION NO. 18794
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA
VISTA WAIVING THE BIDDING PROCESS AND AWARDING
PURCHASE AGREEMENT TO CALIFORNIA TURF PRODUCTS
FOR THREE 84" RIDING LAWN MOWERS
WHEREAS, on November 20, 1996, the Purchasing Agent opened bids for the
purchase of two 48" and one 84" riding mowers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council at its meeting of January 28, 1997 awarded the contract
to the lowest responsive bidder, California Turf Products at a cost of 927,925 plus tax
(930,900) for the 84" riding mower (a Toro Groundsmaster 3000-D, 4WD); and
WHEREAS, the FY 1997-98 Equipment Replacement Budget provides for the purchase
of three 84" riding mowers; and
WHEREAS, the Toro Company is offering 1996 production models (identical to the one
purchased by the City last Fiscal Year) at reduced pricing through October 31, or until
inventory is depleted, at 924,341; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends that Council waive the bidding process because bidding
is impractical or impossible for the following reasons:
(1) The price quoted is 95,749 less than the last bid and staff does not believe a
cheaper price would result from bidding.
(2) Since the prices expire on October 31, time is not available to bid and take
advantage of this offer.
(3) The Fleet Manager reports that the mower received from the last bid has been
dependable.
(4) The City would have four large mowers of exactly the same type, which
provides advantages for maintenance. Spare parts will be available throughout
the life of the mowers. Toro will not end support with the model change.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the City Council of the City of Chula Vista in
accordance with Section 2.56,070 of the Chula Vista Municipal Code does hereby waive the
bidding process for the reasons stated herein and award a Purchase Agreement to California
Turf Products for three 84" riding lawn mowers in the amount of 973,023 including sales tax.
Presented by Approved as to form by
Resolution 18794
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PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista,
California, this 21st day of October, 1997, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers: Moot, Padilia, Rindone, Salas, and Horton
NAYES: Councilmembers: None
ABSENT: Councilmembers: None
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers: None
Sh~n, Mayor
ATTEST:
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO )
CITY OF CHULA VISTA )
I, Beverly A. Authelet, City Clerk of the City of Chula Vista, California, do hereby certify that
the foregoing Resolution No. 18794 was duly passed, approved, and adopted by the City
Council at a regular meeting of the Chula Vista City Council held on the 21 st day of October,
1997.
Executed this 21st day of October, 1997
Beverly A~'Auth~let, City Clerk