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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 98-94RESOLUTION NO. 98-94 A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE SOLE -SOURCE PURCHASE OF 25 CONCRETE "LODI REPLICA" STREET LIGHT STANDARDS ---------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------- WHEREAS, Lodi Municipal Code, §3.20.070, authorizes dispensing with bids for purchases of supplies, services or equipment when it is in the best interests of the City to do so; and WHEREAS, the concrete street light standards installed in the older sections of the City were manufactured locally utilizing a City -owned mold; and WHEREAS, as a result of many years of use, the mold has deteriorated beyond repair; and WHEREAS, the last concrete standard manufacturer attempted to extend the life of the mold but was unsuccessful and informed the City that they would no longer be able to manufacture the standards; and WHEREAS, the City then searched for a replacement standard of similar appearance but was unable to locate an acceptable alternative; and WHEREAS, the City then requested proposals from various manufacturers to produce a replica of the existing concrete standard and received one proposal from a manufacturer located in Minnesota; and WHEREAS, due to the location of the manufacturer, the per unit freight on standards can be minimized by placing an order for a full truck load of standards, i.e. 25 standards, as we currently have a backlog requirement for six standards and it is estimated that the shipment will last approximately 2-3 years. WHEREAS, it is staffs recommendation that the City purchase the 25 "Lodi Replica" street light standards from the sole supplier, Traditional Concrete of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in the amount of $27,080.00. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does hereby approve the sole -source purchase of the 25 "Lodi Replica" street light standards from the sole supplier, Traditional Concrete of Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, in the amount of $27,080.00. Dated: June 17, 1998 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of Resolution No. 98-94, which was duly and regularly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 17, 1998 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members - Land, Mann, Pennino and Sieglock (Mayor) NOES: Council Members - None ABSENT: Council Members - Johnson ABSTAIN: Council Members - None ALICE M. MCHE City Clerk 98-94