HomeMy WebLinkAbout13. 21-39JANUARY 26, 2021 21-39 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE FOR FOUR BUSES FROM NEW FLYER OF
AMERICA, INC. FOR GO TRANSIT ($2,444,488.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Transportation Department is replacing two (2) 35’ diesel buses
and (2) 40’ hybrid buses; and
WHEREAS, by participating with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s
bus purchase agreement, staff was able to obtain a more competitive bus price; and
WHEREAS, section 12-15 of the City of Oshkosh Municipal Code provides that
purchases may be done without the use of formal sealed quotations or bids pursuant to
a contract with any other local, state or federal governmental unit or agency; and
WHEREAS, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation’s cooperative purchase
procurement was awarded to New Flyer of America, Inc.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of
Oshkosh that the proper City officials are hereby authorized and directed pursuant to
Section 12-15 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code to purchase replacing two (2) 35’ diesel
buses and (2) 40’ hybrid buses from:
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
711 Kernaghan Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R2C 5G1
Canada Total: $2,444,488.00
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the proper City officials are hereby authorized
and directed to enter into an appropriate agreement for the purpose of same. Money for
this purpose is hereby appropriated from:
Acct. No. 0511-1728-7210-11106 Cares – Transit – Buses
0322-1728-7210-66921 Transit - Buses