HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-030-02/15/2000-APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A WIRTGEN W2000 ROTOMILL FROM FARIS MACHINERY AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE COMPE RESOLUTION 2000-30
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A WIRTGEN W2000
ROTOMILL FROM FARIS MACHINERY AS AN EXCEPTION TO
THE CITY'S COMPETITIVE PURCHASING REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, Wirtgen rotomills have been reliable and effective for asphalt removal since
Streets began using them in 1992; and
WHEREAS, the Wirtgen W2000 rotomill is heavier and more powerful than competitive
units and uses a four-track drive system to enhance stability and safety, and the operating
components of the W2000 are well-designed and efficient in operation; and
WHEREAS, Streets has documented lower operating costs for Wirtgen rotomills, as
compared to competitive units,and the City has enjoyed excellent service and support from Wirtgen
America; and
WHEREAS,the Wirtgen rotomill is the only machine in its size class that has a four-track
drive system which provides greater stability needed for use on city streets due to their surface
curvature; and
WHEREAS,Faris machinery is the exclusive local supplier of Wirtgen America,the maker
of the Wirtgen W2000; and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has determined that the purchase of the Wirtgen W2000
as an exception to competitive process is in the best interests of the City, due to the superior design,
efficiency, and proven reliability of the unit; and
WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted and approved in the Streets Department budget for
2000; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(1)(a) of the Code of the City of Fort Collins authorizes the
Purchasing Agent to negotiate the purchase of supplies and services without utilizing a competitive
bidding process where the Purchasing Agent determines that only one responsible source exists;and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that only one reasonable source of the
Wirtgen W2000 exists and has submitted the requisite justification for his determination to the City
Manager for approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has reviewed and concurred in that determination for this
acquisition; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(3) required approval of this purchasing method by the City
Council for items costing more than One Hundred Thousand Dollars($100,000)prior to acquisition.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the purchase of a Wirtgen W2000 from Faris Machinery,in the amount of$410,000,
is hereby approved as an exception to the City's competitive purchasing requirements.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 15th day of February,
A.D. 2000.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk