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Subject: Communication from the Transit and Parking System Manager requesting authorization to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Kenosha Area Transit. (Res.11-2529)
Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 04-27-11: Approve authorization for the Purchasing Agent to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the Kenosha Area Transit System to "piggy-back" on an already approved purchasing agreement with Gillig Corporation for Racine's purchase of three 35' low-floor transit buses at the price guaranteed through May 6, 2011 of $399,295.00 each. The Purchasing Agent is authorized to issue a notice to proceed to Gillig Corporation at the above mentioned price for three buses. Although the intergovernmental agreement is for "up to five" buses grant funds and matching City share dollars are only approved for the purchase of three buses at this time.
Fiscal Note: Funds are available and approved in Account 105.900.5010, Capital Projects.