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OF SEWARD,ALASKA by: Meszaros
RESOLUTION 2019-053
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO PURCHASE TWO
2020 INTERNATIONAL DUMP TRUCKS FROM RWC
INTERNATIONAL LTD TO REPLACE ONE 1984 INTERNATIONAL
DUMP TRUCK AND ONE 1987 FORD DUMP TRUCK FOR $123,998.05
EACH, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $247,996.10,
UTILIZING THE SOURCEWELL CONTRACT #081716NAV, AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS
WHEREAS, the Public Works Street Department's dump trucks, a 1987 Ford (Vehicle
#126) is 32 years old, and a 1984 International (Vehicle #127) is 35 years old, and they are
increasingly unreliable and require frequent maintenance to remain in-service; and
WHEREAS,the purchase of two International dump trucks is consistent with the City of
Seward's policy of the Standardization of Equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward is a member of Sourcewell (National Joint Power
111 Alliance)for government purchasing; and
WHEREAS, Sourcewell (formerly National Joint Power Alliance — NJPA) issued a
Request for Proposals (RFP) for competitive bids for these class 6,7, and 8 size truck chassis
with related equipment,and awarded a contract to RWC International for such equipment; and
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 6.10.120(B) allows competitive procurement purchases
which utilize competitive bids obtained by other governmental units, and the Public Works
Department is purchasing these vehicles utilizing Sourcewell's joint purchasing contract; and
WHEREAS, funds for the purchase of two dump trucks are budgeted in the 2019 capital
budget approved by Council.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA,that:
Section 1. The City Manager is hereby authorized to purchase two International Dump
Trucks from RWC International for an amount not to exceed$247,996.10.
Section 2. Funding in the amount of$247,996.10 from Motor Pool Reserves account is
hereby appropriated for the purchase of two new 2020 International dump trucks, replacing the
111 1987 International (Vehicle#127) and the 1984 Ford(Vehicle#126)dump trucks.
Section 3. The Seward City Council hereby finds that it is in the public interest to
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2019-053
purchase these dump trucks utilizing the competitive procurement RFP contracts by Sourcewell
(formally NJPA).
Section 4.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
13th day of May, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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David Squires, Ma or
AYES: Lane, Seese, McClure,Osenga, Horn,Towsley, Squires
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Ballou, MC
City Clerk
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FISCAL NOTE:
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Funding for this purchase will be from a transfer from the general fund to the motor pool fund in the amount of $247,996.10 Approved by Finance Department: � �
ATTORNEY REVIEW: Yes No X
RECOMMENDATION:
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Council approve Resolution 2019-053 , authorizing the purchase of two 2020 International Dump Trucks not to exceed $247,996.10 from RWC International.
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