HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-046-05/07/2002-APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A STEP VAN AND PIPELINE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT FROM CUES OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA RESOLUTION 2002-046
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A STEP VAN
AND PIPELINE INSPECTION EQUIPMENT FROM CUES OF ORLANDO, FLORIDA
AS AN EXCEPTION TO THE COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROCESS
WHEREAS, Utility Services uses two custom step vans built by CUES of Orlando,
Florida to transport specialized equipment for inspection of wastewater collection and storm
water pipelines; and
WHEREAS, the current CUES vans have been reliable and effective in service since
Utilities began using them in 1974; and
WHEREAS, one of the City's two CUES vans is due for replacement; and
WHEREAS, Utilities has received excellent service and support from CUES of Orlando,
Florida; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has determined that the purchase of a new CUES Step
Van as an exception to competitive processes is in the best interests of the City, due to the
continued use of costly related equipment, the minimization of spare parts inventories, the City's
ability to leverage existing training and experience of operators and service personnel, the
proven reliability of the unit and the level of service from the supplier; and
WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted and approved in the 2002 Utility budget and are
available; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(1)(c) 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 a particular material is
required to maintain interchangeability or compatibility as a part of an existing integrated
system; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-161(d)(1)(b) 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 a competitive process,
if used, will result in a substantially higher cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing agent has determined that purchase of a CUES Step Van is
required to maintain interchangeability and compatibility as part of an existing integrated-
system, and that purchase of a different product through a competitive process would result in
substantially higher cost to the City; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Agent has submitted the requisite justification 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) requires 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 one (1) CUES Step Van and related equipment, in the
amount of ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-NINE THOUSAND, TWO HUNDRED DOLLARS
($169,200), as an exception to the City's competitive purchasing requirements, is hereby
approved.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 7th day of May,
A.D. 2002.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk