HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-001-01/15/2002-APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO ELGIN EAGLE SERIES F STREET SWEEPER BODIES FROM FARIS MACHINERY AS AN RESOLUTION 2002-001
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF TWO ELGIN EAGLE SERIES F
STREET SWEEPER BODIES FROM FARIS MACHINERY AS AN EXCEPTION
TO THE COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT PROCESS
WHEREAS, Elgin Eagle street sweepers have been reliable and effective in service since
the Streets Department began using them in 1996; and
WHEREAS, the Streets Department has three Elgin Eagle units in service, with one more
to arrive shortly,and the City has received excellent service and support from Faris Machinery; and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has determined that the purchase of the Elgin Eagle street
sweeper bodies as an exception to competitive processes is in the best interests of the City, due to
the proven reliability of the unit,the reduced maintenance costs and lower lane mile sweeping costs
stemming from standardizing on the Elgin Eagle sweeper; and
WHEREAS, funds have been budgeted and approved in the Streets Department budget and
are available; and
WHEREAS, Section 8-16 1(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, Section 8-161(d)(1)(d) 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 in order
to maintain standardization for the purpose of reducing financial investment or simplifying
administration; and
WHEREAS,the Purchasing Agent has determined that only one responsible source for Elgin
Eagle street sweeper bodies exists and that this item is required in order to maintain standardization;
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 two Elgin Eagle Series F sweeper bodies, in the amount of ONE
HUNDRED EIGHTY-EIGHT THOUSAND, SEVEN HUNDRED SIXTY FOUR DOLLARS
($188,764),as an exception to the City's competitive procurement requirements,is hereby approved.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this 15th day of January,
A.D. 2002.
Mayor
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City Clerk