city of Chula Vista

File #: 17-0515    Name: Wheeled Excavator - Wastewater
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
In control: City Council
On agenda: 1/23/2018 Final action:
Title: RESOLUTION NO. 2018-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) WHEELED EXCAVATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE CONTRACT NUMBER 032515-CAT FROM CATERPILLAR INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $272,024
Attachments: 1. Resolution, 2. Quote
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RESOLUTION NO. 2018-013 OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) WHEELED EXCAVATOR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF NATIONAL JOINT POWERS ALLIANCE CONTRACT NUMBER 032515-CAT FROM CATERPILLAR INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $272,024

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RECOMMENDED ACTION
Recommended Action
Council adopt the resolution.

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SUMMARY
The fiscal year 2017-18 Sewer Fund budget provides for the replacement of one (1) 1999 Caterpillar M318 Wheel Excavator, Equipment number 5903. The City of Chula Vista Municipal Code Section 2.56.140 and Council Resolution No. 6132 authorize the City to participate in cooperative bids with other government agencies for the purchase of materials of common usage, provided that the Purchasing Agent determines that the competitive process used for the cooperative bid was consistent with good purchasing practices.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW

Environmental Notice
Environmental Notice
The activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines; therefore, pursuant to State Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3) no environmental review is required.

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Environmental Determination
The Director of Development Services has reviewed the proposed activity for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and has determined that the activity is not a "Project" as defined under Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines because it will not result in a physical change in the environment; therefore, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines, the activity is not subject to CEQA. Thus, no environmental review is required.

BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
Not applicable.

DISCUSSION
The fiscal year 2017-18 Sewer Fund budget provides for the replacement of one (1) 1999 Caterpillar M318 Wheel Excavator. Due to the unique nature of this equipment, Wastewater Maintenance staff conducted research into the types of equipmen...

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