Title
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DEERE & COMPANY FOR THE PURCHASE OF GREENS MOWERS FOR GOLF COURSE OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: Authorization for the City Manager to enter into contract with Deere and Company to replace four walking greens mowers for Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club.
Body
Legislative History
Ellsworth Meadows’ last walking greens mower purchase was made in 2007.
Purpose & Explanation
The golf course needs to replace four walking greens mowers at this time based on age and condition. Staff obtained quotes from turf equipment companies and compared pricing and trade in values based on state term pricing. The total cost of the four mowers and trailers from Deere & Company is $25,812.44 (State Contract # STS515AG). Other quotes were obtained from Baker Vehicle and Century Equipment:
Baker - $28,008
Century Equipment - $30,999
Timing Considerations
This equipment is needed for the 2018 growing season. Staff requested that the vendor hold the current state terms pricing for this order which expired on 1-15-2018 Therefore staff is requesting emergency legislation to secure order and avoid pricing increase.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted.
Supplemental Appropriation Required.
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends replacing equipment at this time.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Jeff Knoblauch, Assistant City Manager/Finance Director
Trent Wash, Assistant Director of Public Works