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JULY 10, 2012 12-355 RESOLUTION
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PURPOSE: APPROVE PURCHASE PURSUANT TO STATE OF MINNESOTA
COOPERATIVE TRANSIT PURCHASE OF TWO BUSES FOR
TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT TO NEW FLYER AMERICA,
INC. ($760,000.00)
INITIATED BY: PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Transportation Department is replacing two 35’ Transit buses
through a cooperative purchase program administered by the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, by participating with the State of Minnesota’s bus purchase agreement,
staff was able to obtain a more competitive bus price; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota’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 two 35’ buses from:
NEW FLYER OF AMERICA, INC.
711 Kernaghan Avenue
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada R2C 3TC
Total: $760,000.00
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. 511-1728-1756-00000 Transit Fund – Motor Buses
CITY HALL
215 Church Avenue
P.O.Box 1130
Oshkosh 903-1 30 City of Oshkosh
54903-1130
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TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the Common Council
FROM: Jon Urben, General Services Bureau Manager
DATE: June 28, 2012
RE: Approve Purchase Pursuant to State of Minnesota Cooperative Transit
Purchase for Two Buses- Transportation Department
BACKGROUND
The Common Council approved and allocated $760,000 in the 2012 CIP to purchase two
35' transit buses for the Transportation Department. These new buses will replace two
1997 40' New Flyer buses that are approaching significant maintenance/repair issues.
The new units will be used in mass transit service for the Oshkosh Transit System. The
new units will be more fuel efficient, significantly reduce emissions, and will come with
a 2-year basic warranty covering major vehicle components.
ANALYSIS
With City Manager approval, the Transit Department joined a cooperative purchase
program administered by the State of Minnesota. By participating with the State of
Minnesota's bus purchase agreement, staff was able to obtain a more competitive bus
price and save time versus conducting a new RFB process in-house. The State of
Minnesota's cooperative purchase procurement was awarded to New Flyer of America,
Inc. New Flyer is also the manufacturer of Oshkosh Transit System's existing bus fleet.
The State of Minnesota's procurement process is compliant with Federal Transit
Administration regulations, which is required by the federal source used for this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
These units will have a maximum total cost of$760,000. Federal funding will cover 57%
of the cost ($436,000) with the remaining 43% covered by City funds ($324,000). The
total fiscal impact will be $324,000. Funding for this item would be charged to CIP
account: 511-1728-1756-00000.
RECOMMENDATION
Section 12-15 of the Municipal Code provides that subject to approval of the City
Manager, cooperative purchases pursuant to a contract with any other local, state or
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federal governmental unit or agency may be made without following a competitive
bidding or quotation process. In accordance with Section 12-15 of the Municipal Code
and with approval by the City Manager, Purchasing recommends the Common Council
approve this purchase pursuant to the State of Minnesota Cooperative Transit Purchase
for two buses for the Transportation Department to New Flyer America, Inc. for
$760,000.
Respectfully Submitted, Approved:
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Jon Urben, General Services Bureau Manager Mark Rohloff, City Manager