Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
RESOLUTION APPROPRIATING FUNDS, APPROVING FINDINGS, and APPROVING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASing AGREEMENT FOR the purchase of vehicle lifts utilized by the public works department The National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint is a non-profit association dedicated to advancing public procurement to simplify the procurement process for public agencies and take advantage of volume purchasing by issuing Cooperative Purchasing Agreements (COOPs). The use of these contracts is optional and is available to California State and local government agencies; and NASPO ValuePoint has a contract with Vehicle Service Group, LLC for preferential pricing of vehicle lifts and garage associated equipment. The specifications for the equipment through the NASPO ValuePoint contract meets the City’s requirements for this type of equipment; and The Cooperative Purchasing Agreement that includes Pacific Lift and Equipment Company, Inc. and other vendors was established pursuant to a formal competitive bidding process conducted by NASPO ValuePoint on behalf of its governmental members, of which the City is one; and Appropriation from the Fleet Internal Service Fund Balance to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fleet Internal Service Fund, Equipment Acquisition Account in necessary to ensure adequate funds are available for the purchase of two portable 6-column lifts, two 2-post symmetric lifts, and two remote controls and dock kits; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
The City Council approves the appropriation of funds in the amount of $286,689.32 from the Fleet Internal Service Fund Balance to the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Fleet Internal Service Fund, Equipment Acquisition Account.
The City Council approves findings pursuant to Stockon Municipal Code (SMC) section 3.68.070 in support of an exception to the competitive bidding process. These findings include:
NASPO ValuePoint established a COOP with Vehicle Service Group, LLC for the purchase of two portable 6-column lifts, two 2-post symmetric lifts, and two remote controls and dock kits.
The Vehicle Service Group, LLC COOP was established pursuant to formal competitive bidding processes conducted by NASPO ValuePoint on behalf of its governmental members, of which the City is one.
Taking advantage of the leveraged procurement agreement negotiated by NASPO ValuePoint will save the administrative expense of City staff conducting a separate procurement.
The specifications for the replacement equipment available through the NASPO ValuePoint contract meets the City’s requirements for their equipment type.
The City Council approves the use of a COOP through the NASPO ValuePoint Cooperative Purchasing Program, Master Agreement CW7254, in the amount of $286,689.32 to provide the City access to preferential pricing of vehicle lifts and garage associated equipment from Vehicle Service Group, LLC.
The City Council authorizes the City Manager to execute a contract in the amount of $286,689.32 with Vehicle Service Group, LLC through affiliated vendor, Pacific Lift and Equipment Company, Inc. of West Sacramento, CA, for the purchase of two portable 6-column lifts, two 2-post symmetric lifts, and two remote controls and dock kits, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 1 and is incorporated by this reference.
The City Manager is hereby authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED November 12, 2024 .
KEVIN J. LINCOLN II
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
KATHERINE ROLAND, CMC, CPMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton