HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 2022-151RESOLUTION NO. 2022-151
A RESOLUTION OF THE LODI CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH ELITE SUPPLY SOURCE, INC., OF SACRAMENTO, FOR
TURN -KEY VENDING SERVICES FOR SAFETY AND MISCELLANEOUS SUPPLIES
WHEREAS, Lodi Electric Utility (LEU) currently utilizes Elite Supply Source, Inc. (Elite) as
its turn -key vending and supply chain automation service provider for various safety and other
supplies; and
WHEREAS, supplies include specialized lineman gloves, anti -corrosion penetrant, safety
glasses, and other personal protective equipment and supplies. Machine transactions are
payment free to users and accessed through each employee's City -issued identification card with
transactions batched by the vendor for periodic invoicing to LEU; and
WHEREAS, services provided by Elite include remote monitoring of inventory and
consumption, procurement of replenishments, packaging of items as needed to make them
conducive for usage in machines, restocking of machines in a timely manner to avoid out -of -stock
situations, managing user access to machines, generating consumption reports, maintenance of
machines including monitoring and troubleshooting errors, and general support and invoicing; and
WHEREAS, in addition to streamlining operations, EU staff has experienced a number of
efficiencies such as better item availability, reduced employee wait times when warehouse staff
are unavailable to fill requests, around-the-clock availability during after-hours outages or events,
and improved access/inventory control; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Lodi Municipal Code, Section 3.20.075, safety service
contracts are exempt from advertising and bidding requirements and such contracts shall be
awarded on the basis of professional qualifications and experience, quality of service, past
performance and negotiated prices. Elite continues to provide a valuable service to LEU at a
reasonable cost and is timely in their provision of products and services.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Lodi City Council does hereby authorize
the City Manager to execute a five-year Professional Services Agreement with Elite Supply
Source, Inc., of Sacramento, California, for turn -key vending services for safety and
miscellaneous supplies in an amount not to exceed $200,000; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, pursuant to Section 6.3q of the City Council Protocol
Manual (Res. No. 2019-223), the City Attorney is hereby authorized to make minor revisions to
the above -referenced document(s) that do not alter the compensation or term, and to make
clerical corrections as necessary.
Dated: June 15, 2022
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2022-151 was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held June 15, 2022 by the following votes:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Hothi, Khan, Kuehne, and Mayor Chandler
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS — Nakanishi
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
OLIVIA NASHED
City Clerk
2022-151