Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, May 07, 2019
Consent
SUBJECT:
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CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A PURCHASE ORDER TO DIAMOND A EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO KUBOTA RIDE-ALONG MOWERS IN THE AMOUNT OF $30, 719.56 (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Staff recommends that the City Council approve a Purchase Order through Sourcewell, formerly known as National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) to Diamond A Equipment of Long Beach, CA in the amount of $30,719.56 for the purchase of two Kubota Model ZD1211L-72 mowers.
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. APPROVE the purchase of two Kubota Model ZD1211L-72 mowers to Diamond A Equipment in the amount of $30,719.56.
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager to utilize cooperative purchasing, pursuant to Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(g), and issue a purchase order in the amount of $30,719.56 for the purchase of two Kubota Model ZD1211L-72 mowers.
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III. ALTERNATIVES
TAKE another action the City Council deems appropriate, consistent with the requirements of the law.
IV. BACKGROUND
The Public Works Department maintains a fleet of vehicles that are used throughout the City. The Grounds and Landscape crew is responsible for mowing the turf areas at all City-owned facilities which include City Hall, the Community Center, Corporate Yard, 12 standard parks and 4 mini parks. Keeping the grass trimmed helps promote a healthier turf, sustains the levels to an acceptable height (which is a plus for sports activities), and provides an aesthetically pleasing look.
The current mowers (Unit #1415 and #1416) are both 2010 Kubota Mowers which were originally rental mowers that were eventually purchased by the City. For nearly a decade, these mowers have been utilized on a daily basis, and now require replacement. Replacing vehicles and equipment at the end of their useful life helps ensure safety, reduces downtime as well as costs, and bolsters fleet reliability. Staff did inquire if the new...
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