Report to Mayor and City Council
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Consent
SUBJECT:
Title
CONSIDER AWARDING A PURCHASE ORDER TO TURF STAR WESTERN FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW TORO PROCORE SR70-S TURF AERATOR FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS OPERATIONS DIVISION (CITY COUNCIL)
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I. SUMMARY
Public works is requesting City Council approval of the purchase of one new Toro ProCoreSR70 Turf Aerator through a purchase order to Turf Star Western, an authorized Toro dealer through Sourcewell Contract #031121-TTC issued April 29, 2021, for a price not to exceed $39,873.31.
This piece of equipment has been identified and prioritized as critically necessary for the Public Works maintenance crews to continue to provide the best service and to do so in a safe and efficient manner. Equipment has been prioritized based on maintenance costs, risk of current equipment failure, and current shortages in equipment that prevents staff from operating efficiently and effectively.
The routine aeration of the City's lawns will help prevent soil compaction and boast a host of benefits such as improved grass heath and root growth, increase aesthetics, reduced water runoff, and reduced turf disease susceptibility.
The Purchasing Manager has waived the bidding requirements and requirement to enter into a contract, as permitted under the Carson Municipal Code Section 2611(g) (bidding) and Section 2605(b) (contract).
II. RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
TAKE the following actions:
1. WAIVE the formal bidding procedures as defined by the Carson Municipal Code, Section 2610; and
2. AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Manager pursuant to section 2611 (g) to utilize cooperative purchasing to procure one new Toro ProCoreSR70 Turf Aerator through Turf Star Western, an authorized Toro dealer through Sourcewell Contract #031121-TTC, for an amount not to exceed $39,873.31 (Exhibit 1).
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III. ALTERNATIVES
1. DO NOT WAIVE the formal bid process.
2. DO NOT WAIVE the formal contracting process.
3. DO NOT AUTHORIZE th...
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