HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2019-61RESOLUTION NO. 2019-61
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO WAIVE BID PROCESS, UTILIZING GENERAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION CONTRACT NO. GS -07F -0199T, AND APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF A TOYOTA INTERNAL COMBUSTION FORKLIFT FROM
ATLANTA FORKLIFTS, INC. OF SCOTTDALE, GEORGIA
WHEREAS, the Electric Utility (EU) is proposing to replace a 1990 Hyster Forklift
(Vehicle No. 09-110), which has exceeded its useful life and no longer meets the operational
needs and requirements of EU; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends the purchase of a replacement forklift that has a
substantially increased lifting capability to meet EU's operational needs and requirements, is
compliant with State emissions standards, will prove more reliable, and offers safety and
productivity improvements not present on the existing aged equipment; and
WHEREAS, the US Federal Government's General Services Administration (GSA), a
public agency, uses the Federal Government's purchasing power to pre -negotiate prices for
various items, and provides this pricing to other federal departments, guaranteeing their
compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulations. Staff has found that the proposed forklift is
included among the GSA's schedules, has confirmed with the GSA that their purchasing
channel and pricing are available to Lodi, and believes this to be the least costly procurement
option for the proposed unit; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Lodi Municipal Code Section 13.20.070, the bidding
process may be waived when the City Council determines that the purchase or method of
purchase would be in the best interests of the City; and
WHEREAS, staff recommends authorizing the City Manager to waive the bid process,
utilizing GSA Contract No. GS -07F -0199T, and approve the purchase of a Toyota 8FD8OU
internal combustion forklift from Atlanta Forklifts, Inc., of Scottdale, Georgia.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby
authorize the City Manager to waive the bid process, utilizing GSA Contract No. GS -07F -0199T,
and approve the purchase of one Toyota 8FD8OU internal combustion forklift from
Atlanta Forklifts, Inc., of Scottdale, Georgia, in the amount of $89,271, including tax; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize payment
of any nominal unforeseen fees and/or surcharges which may arise in the course of this
purchase.
Dated: April 17, 2019
I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2019-61 was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held on April 17, 2019 by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Johnson, Kuehne, Mounce, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
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City Clerk
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