Memorandum
To: Antonio Banuelos
CC: Mubeen Qadar
From: Patrick McKenzie
Date: 1/19/2023
Re: Justification for Utilizing a Piggyback Contract
I agree that the proper due diligence was performed, and the piggyback contract is in the best interest of the City and in compliance with City Policy.
Thanks!
Justification for Utilizing a Piggyback Contract
Piggyback or Lead Agency: State of California DGS Department Contract No./Description: 1-22-61-16
Vendor(s) Name(s): Beam Global
Item Issue Comments
1 Is there a Piggyback Purchase Agreement allowing use of the Yes contract? If "Yes", please attach to this form.
2. Are there local suppliers or contractors who could provide the No product or service at competitive rates?
3. A copy of the solicitation has been obtained from the Yes originating agency and reviewed for compliance with the City's purchasing ordinance. Please attach to this form.
4. A written documentation has been made of a thorough
Yes
vestigation of the current market and determination that thi originating agency's' solicitation is the most advantageous
5. Does the cooperative contract provide the most advantageous Yes. It offers a lower cost solution? Why?
due to the volume of units
actors may include advantageous terms, conditions, prices uality, performance, timing, experience & ability to perfor purchased by the state.
6. The specifications ofthe item or service required by the City No are not materially different from those originally specified in the originating agency's solicitation
7. The price of the purchase is lower than that estimated for Yes the purchase if made directly by the City pursuant to the purchasing ordinance
8. The price of the purchase is within fifteen percent (15%) or Yes $2,500 of the originating agency's solicitation
9. The contract resulting from the original solicitation is Yes current or the solicitation is within thirty-six (36) months from the date of the City's order, or written justification is provided justifying use of an older solicitation
1/13/23 Denée Evans
Signature Date Buyer Name
Lashonda White
Signature Date Department Head Name
1/23/23 Delmy Cellar
Signature Date Finance Director Name
December 2022