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Subject: Communication from the Fleet Manager requesting to discuss the waiver of formal bidding and the Purchasing Agent to negotiate sole-source procurement of two (2) 5-yard dump trucks for 2018. (Res. 0426-17)
Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 12-12-17: The request of the Fleet Manager to waive formal bidding procedures be approved in accordance with Racine Municipal Code Section 46-28 that allows for the waiving of formal public bids for purchases over $25,000 for the purpose of maintaining uniformity of equipment and services.
Further recommends that the Purchasing Agent be authorized and directed to negotiate and purchase two (2) 5-yard dump trucks from Lakeside International Trucks, for the price of $90,975.00, they being the sole source provider of this equipment.
Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of these materials is available in Org-Object 45140-57310, Licensed Vehicles.
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