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The Mayor and City Council shall discuss and possibly take action on a request on the approval of expenditures exceeding $25,000, pursuant to the City Purchasing Code, Article IV, Section 3-0213(e) “Cumulative Annual Purchases in Excess of $25,000,” with Glenn Jones Auto, not to exceed $65,000; Horizon Distributors, Inc., not to exceed $34,000; Zumar Industries, Inc., not to exceed $35,000. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
During the first six months of this fiscal year, the expenditures for the repair and maintenance with GLENN JONES AUTO of the City fleet vehicles have totaled $33,166.23 and will exceed the previous year expenditures of $41,096.96. Staff is requesting approval to exceed the $41,096.96 but not to exceed $65,000.
During the first six months of this fiscal year, the City of Maricopa has expended $19,971.94 for the repairs and maintenance of the Pacana Park irrigation system and the two MUSD middle school fields, per the IGA. It is anticipated that these repairs will continue and will exceed the $25,000 limit as stated in the Purchasing Code and exceed the additional 25% limit. Staff is requesting approval to exceed the $25,000 but not to exceed $34,000.
During the first six months of this fiscal year, the City of Mariocpa has expended $17,022.45 on road signs and various other signage throughout the City, through the Public Works Department and Community Services Department for the signs at Pacana Park and the two MUSD middle school fields. It is anticipated that we will exceed the $25,000 limit. Staff is requesting approval to exceed the $25,000 but not to exceed $35,000.
Pursuant to City Purchasing Code, Article IV, Section 3-0213, et.seq of the Maricopa City Code, staff is requesting the approval of the City Council to expend more than 25% of the anticipated annual expenditures during the current fiscal year without further Council review and approval. All such expenditures are reviewed by Purchasing to ensure compliance with the desired Maximum Competition ordinance, Article IV, Section 3-0224 “Promotion of Maximum Practicable Competition.” In order to facilitate timely purchasing of goods and services that are repetitive needs of various City departments, this request is to approve the continuing use of GLENN JONES AUTO, HORIZON DISTRIBUTORS, INC., AND ZUMAR INDUSTRIES, INC. No expenditure exceeding $25,000 or exceeding the budgetary amounts, as previously approved by Council, shall be transacted without prior Council review and approval.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the continuing expendatures with these firms, not to exceed the limits as stated above.