HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-14 RESOLUTION NO. 0Q _ I
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
2008 John Deere grader.
WHEREAS, the City is in need of a grader. The City evaluated the options
and determined that a used 2008 or newer
John Deere grader model 672 grader best
meets the needs of the City because it will provide the options and reliability that are
necessary. United Rentals has a used 2008 model used 672 John Deere grader that is
selling for $156,519.00 plus tax. The grader has 2,753 hours and has a life expectancy
left of 20 years; City staff inspected and tested the grader and found it to be in good
condition. The 2008 John Deere model grader is being sold"as is"without a warranty;
WHEREAS, a new John Deere 627 grader would cost approximately
$260,000 per the John Deere manufacturer;
WHEREAS, the City budgeted $150,000 for this purchase;
WHEREAS, the City researched comparable used graders and five potential
option the City received showed that a comparable used 2013 John Deere 627 grader
with 358 hours for$239,000; all other options did not meet the City's re uirements.
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WHEREAS, RCW 39.04.280 provides for an exemption from the competitive
bidding requirements for purchases that are clearly and legitimately limited to special
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
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of the 2008 John Deere model 627 grader because there is only one opportunity to
purchase a used John Deere 627 grader for an acceptable price.
The City Manager is authorized to approve purchase order with Doug York
d/b/a United Rentals 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 "day of *t 14.
Dan Di Guilio, Mayor
ATTEST:
Jae sa Hurd, City Clerk
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Wiffiam-E–B—Ioor, City Attorney
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