HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 2000-15 (19)RESOLUTION NO. 2000 — 155
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY DISPENSING
WITH THE BIDDING PROCESS AND AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF TWO PORTABLE VEHICLE LIFTS
FROM SEFAC LIFT & EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
WHEREAS, Sacramento Regional Transit District ("RTD") awarded a bid to
K&L Automotive for Sefac portable vehicle lifts, in the amount of $19,500 per set; and
WHEREAS, the City was prepared to undertake a cooperative purchasing plan to
purchase .this equipment in conjunction with the RTD, as authorized by Section 2.60.260 of the
Municipal Code, but Sefac Lift & Equipment Corporation, the manufacturer, has since offered
the City an even better price of $19,000 per set; and
WHEREAS, Section 2.60.220 of the National City Municipal Code authorizes
dispensing with the formal bidding procedure when the City Council determines that due to
special circumstances it is in the City's best interest to do so; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined to waive the formal bidding
requirements as authorized in Section 2.60.220(d) of the National City Municipal Code, and
award a contract to Sefac Lift and Equipment Corporation for two portable vehicle lifts, based on
the following special circumstances:
1. Bid prices have already been established by the Sacramento RTD award.
2. The manufacturer has offered a lower unit price.
3. The manufacturer has offered a "delivered" price resulting in a savings of delivery
costs of approximately $500.
4. A "delivered" price means that if damage occurs in transit the manufacturer is
responsible, not the City:
5. The manufacturer's location is closer and more convenient for service.
6. Buying from the manufacturer enables the City to get proper training at no
additional cost.
7. It is in the City's best interest to accept the proposal from Sefac Lift and
Equipment Corporation, and no further purpose would be served by pursuing a
formal bid process at this point.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds special
circumstances to exist, and that it is in the City's best interest to purchase from Sefac Lift and
Equipment Corporation, and does hereby dispense with the bidding process, and authorizes the
Purchasing Agent to execute on behalf of the City, a purchase order between the City of National
City and Sefac Lift & Equipment Corporation for two portable vehicle lifts.
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Resolution No. 2000 — 155
December 5, 2000
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PASSED and ADOPTED this 5th day of December, 2000.
George H. aters, Mayor
ATTEST:
Michael R. Dalla,ity Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
George H. Eiser, III
City Attorney