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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER, DURING THE YEAR 2026, TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS OR TO UTILIZE THE VARIOUS CHARTER-AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENTAL COMPETITIVE PURCHASING PROGRAMS AND ENTER INTO CONTRACTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND EQUIPMENT.
Brief Description: This Resolution would authorize the advertisement, receipt of bids and award of contracts for capital items, services, equipment, and materials and supplies for Public Works operations as included in the approved 2026 Annual Budget.
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Legislative History
Res. 24-149 A resolution authorizing the City Manager, during the year 2025, to advertise for bids or to utilize the various charter-programs
Purpose & Explanation
The City Administration is requesting City Council approval to advertise, bid and award contracts and make purchases for the 2026 Public Works Purchasing Program pursuant to the approved 2026 City budget. A detailed list of all items has been attached and has been reviewed during the budgeting process. These items are scheduled to be bid out after January 1, 2026, and contracts will be entered into during the course of the 2026 year.
The program includes procurement of the following:
1.) Equipment
2.) Service Contracts
3.) Materials
Areas of operation within the Public Works Department:
1.) Water Plant/Distribution
2.) Streets Maintenance/Traffic Signs
3.) Storm Water Maintenance
4.) Public Properties
5.) Arborist -Street Trees
6.) Municipal Cemeteries
7.) Municipal Parks
8.) Municipal Golf Course
9.) City Fleet Division
10.) HPP
Award of these projects will be based upon the approved 2026 capital budget.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
Pursuant to Charter Section 6.04:
X Competitively bid and advertised for three consecutive weeks
X Joint or Cooperative Purchase Program
Professional Services
Other
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted (2026 Budget)
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required
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