HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2016-060 N.C.S. 05/02/2016Resolution No. 2016-060 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION APPROVING AWARD OF BID TO HOCKNEY UNDERWATER WEED
CUTTERS / TRUXOR USA OF DELAVAN, WISCONSIN FOR ONE AMPHIBIOUS
AQUATIC PLANT HARVESTER IN THE AMOUNT OF $115,158.00 AND
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE PURCHASE.
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma seeks to purchase one amphibious aquatic plant
harvester to manage and maintain vegetation in the Ellis Creek Water Recycling Plant's wetlands
and oxidation ponds for the Public Works and Utilities Department; and
WHEREAS, the City conducted a competitive bidding process for the amphibious
aquatic plant harvester in compliance with Petaluma Municipal Code section 4.04.080 by
preparing and distributing an Invitation to Bid to furnish one amphibious aquatic plant harvester;
and
WHEREAS, an Invitation to Bid was issued on February 25, 2016, and three bids were
received and opened on March 23, 2016, in accordance with applicable law; and
WHEREAS, Lake Weeder's Digest of Minneapolis, MN, was the apparent lowest
bidder; and
WHEREAS, Notice was provided that Lake Weeder's Digest's bid was non-responsive
because the proposed equipment failed to meet specifications; and
WHEREAS, the lowest responsible bidder for the equipment was submitted by Hockney
Underwater Weed Cutters / Truxor USA for $115,158.00; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works & Utilities Department will utilize budgeted funds from
fiscal year 2015/2016 to purchase the equipment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of
Petaluma approves the purchase of one amphibious aquatic plant in the amount of $115,158.00
from Hockney Underwater Weed Cutters / Truxor USA of Delavan, WI, and authorizes the City
Manager to execute all necessary documents to complete the purchase.
REFERENCE:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the ApprOedtas to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 2nd day of May, 2016, for
by the following vote:
Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Vice Mayor King, Miller
None
Albertson, Kearney
None
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City Clerk Pro Tem
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