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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH BAKER VEHICLE SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THREE MOWERS FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: As part of the approved 2016 equipment replacement budget, the Parks Department has obtained State of Ohio STS Contract Pricing #800237 for the purchase of three (3) mower replacements and wishes to proceed with the order of the equipment. The total cost of the equipment is $37,474.00.
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Legislative History
Resolution 15-196 provided permission to seek bids and competitive pricing for the 2016 budget year.
Purpose & Explanation
As per the 2016 approved Parks Department budget, Parks Department has solicited pricing for the replacement of three (3) mowers. The vehicles will be purchased through Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc. utilizing State of Ohio Contract Pricing #800237.
The purchase will include one wide area mower designed to cut large open areas and increase productivity. The two smaller mowers will cut smaller areas including playgrounds and parking lots and will reduce the required amount of string trimer time. To reduce the overall cost of the equipment purchase, three older units will be traded in. The final cost for the equipment after trade in will be $37,474.00.
Timing Considerations
Staff wishes to move forward quickly with the purchase to have the equipment on hand prior to the growing season.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Baker Vehicle Systems, Inc. 9035 Freeway Drive Macedonia, Ohio 44056 for the purchase of three (3) turf mowers at a total STS purchase price of $37,474.00.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Frank J. Comeriato, Jr., Assistant City Manager-Operations
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