C:\Program Files\eSCRIBE\TEMP\1526671102\1526671102,,,Resolution(1).docx RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CHULA VISTA WAIVING THE COMPETITIVE BID PROCESS
AND APPROVING THE USE OF BIT PROS INC. AS AN
AUTHORIZED REPAIR SHOP FOR CITY AMBULANCES
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2027
WHEREAS, the Fire Department’s ambulance fleet consist s of different pieces of equipment requiring repair and maintenance at varying times; and
WHEREAS, the Fire Department utilizes the services of an authorized repair shop for the repair of the Fire Department’s ambulances to ensure they are available for use; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Chula Vista Municipal Code 2.56.070 (B)(3) the City Council may waive the competitive bidding requirements if determined that the competitive bidding requirements as applied are impractical, impossible, or that the City interest would be materially better served by applying a different purchasing procedure approved by the City’s Purchasing Agent as being consistent with good purchasing practices; and
WHEREAS, during its normal course of business, it is impossible to predict what repairs may be necessary in a fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the authorized repair shop provides greater knowledge and experience in the repair of the specialized equipment and fleet thereby guarantee ing that necessary repairs will be completed in a timely and thorough manner; and
WHEREAS, based on the foregoing recitals, the Purchasing Agent has approved the proposed purchasing procedure for the authorized repair shop as consistent with good purchasing practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista, that it determines that the competitive bidding requirements for procuring services through authorized repair shops are impractical, impossible, or that the City’s interest would be materially better served by applying the different purchasing procedure approved by the Purchasing Agent.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Chula Vista that it waives the competitive bid process and approves the use of BIT Pros Inc. as an authorized repair shop for City ambulances for a term of five years ending June 30, 2027.
Presented by
Harry Muns
Resolution No.
Fire Chief
Approved as to form by
Glen R. Googins
City Attorney