City of Racine - File #: 14-10096

• File #: 14-10096
• Version: A
• Name: Communication from the Purchasing Agent wishing to discuss the purchase of the 2014 Snow Thrower. (Res. No. 14-0177)
• Type: Communication
• Status: Passed
• File created: 4/28/2014
• In control: Public Works and Services Committee
• Final action: 5/6/2014
• Title: Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent wishing to discuss the purchase of the 2014 Snow Thrower. (Res. No. 14-0177) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04-29-14: That the request of the Purchasing Agent to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with State Statutes that allow for the waiving of public bids for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services. Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota through their Cooperative Purchasing Venture, which the City of Racine is a member, for the purchase of a Snogo MP3D Snow Thrower. Fiscal Note: The approximate cost of this purchase is $155,000.00 and funding is available in Account 944.630.5040, Street Maint. Snow Thrower.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
5/6/2014	A	Common Council	Approved as Presented	Pass
4/29/2014	A	Public Works and Services Committee	Recommended For Approval

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Subject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Purchasing Agent wishing to discuss the purchase of the 2014 Snow Thrower. (Res. No. 14-0177)

Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 04-29-14:  That the request of the Purchasing Agent to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with State Statutes that allow for the waiving of public bids for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services.

Further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with the State of Minnesota through their Cooperative Purchasing Venture, which the City of Racine is a member, for the purchase of a Snogo MP3D Snow Thrower.

Fiscal Note: The approximate cost of this purchase is $155,000.00 and funding is available in Account 944.630.5040, Street Maint. Snow Thrower.