HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-14 RESOLUTION NO. _l
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, declaring a special market condition and
authorizing the City Manager to approve a Purchase Order to
purchase a used 2006 Caterpillar Model 962H loader.
WHEREAS, the City is in need of a loader. The City evaluated the options
and determined that a used 2006 or newer Caterpillar Model 962H loader with fewer than
6,000 hours best meets the needs of the City because it will provide the options and
reliability that are necessary. NC Machinery has a 2006 Caterpillar model 962H loader
that is selling for $119,240.00 tax included. The loader has 4,384 hours and a life
expectancy of 20 years. City staff inspected the loader and found it to be in good
condition. The 2006 Caterpillar loader is being sold "as is" without a warranty;
WHEREAS, a new 2014 Caterpillar 962 loader would cost approximately
$298,868.56 per quote from Caterpillar dealer,NC Machinery;
WHEREAS, the City budgeted $150,000 for this purchase;
WHEREAS, the City researched the market for comparable used loaders and
only three potential options were found:
2008 Caterpillar 962H loader, 8,419 hours, price: $119,000.00 (does not meet
the criteria).
2009 Caterpillar 962H loader, 11,949 hours, price: $135,000.00 (does not meet
the criteria).
2006 Caterpillar 962H loader, 2,460 hours, price: $207,600.00 (twice the
price).
WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 provides for an exemption from the competitive
bidding requirements for purchases that are clearly and legitimately limited to special
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facilities or market conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles that:
The City Council declares special market conditions that justify the purchase
of the 2006 Caterpillar Model 962H loader because there is only opportunity to
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purchase a used Caterpillar Model 962H loader that meets the City's criteria for an
acceptable price.
The City Manager is authorized to approve purchase order with NC
Machinery due to a special market condition for the purchase of the grader described
above.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 15th day of April, 2
Dan Di Guilio, Mayor
ATTEST:
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APPROVED AS TO FO
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