TITLE
Recommendation to adopt resolution authorizing City Manager to execute a contract with Bragg Investment Company, Inc., dba Coastline Equipment, of Long Beach, CA, for furnishing and delivering John Deere agricultural and construction equipment parts and repair services, in an annual amount not to exceed $200,000, for a period of two years, with the option of renewing for two additional one-year periods, at the discretion of the City Manager. (Citywide)
DISCUSSION
City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Bragg Investment Company, Inc., for as-needed agricultural and construction equipment parts and repair services to support Citywide operations that use off-road equipment for maintenance of parks, beaches and other property.
There are approximately 24 units currently active in the City fleet that utilize John Deere agricultural and construction equipment parts and repair services on an as-needed basis. The Fleet Services Bureau maintains and repairs these units as part of the City's fleet maintenance program. Bragg Investment Company, Inc., is the sole authorized dealer for John Deere agricultural and construction equipment parts in Orange, Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern and San Luis Obispo counties in California. They are also certified to provide service on John Deere construction products. Therefore, approval of a sole source Resolution is being requested.
City Charter Section 1801 requires that contracts for City purchases be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after a competitive bid process, but allows for awards without a competitive bid process if accompanied by a Resolution adopted by the City Council.
This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Kendra L. Carney and by Budget Management Officer Victoria Bell on June 17, 2015.
SUSTAINABILITY
Use of original equipment manufacturers and certified parts distributors and service providers ensures that off-road equipment is operating properly. Th...
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