Title:
Title
Suspend Competitive Bidding and Authorize Request for Proposals Process (RFP) for the Purchase of Bicycle Racks (Two-Thirds Vote Required)
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FileID
File ID: 2019-00665
Location
Location: Citywide
Recommendation:
Recommendation
Adopt a Resolution: 1) suspending competitive bidding in the best interest of the City; and 2) authorizing issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit vendors for the purchase of bicycle racks.
Contact: Andrew Hart, Transportation Program Analyst, (916) 808-6725; Jennifer Donlon-Wyant, Transportation Program Specialist, (916) 808-5913; Ryan Moore, City Traffic Engineer, (916) 808-6629, Department of Public Works
Body
Presenter: None
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Resolution
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: On April 2, 2019, City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 5.18 and Chapter 10.76 of the Sacramento City Code regulating the Shared-Rideable Businesses. The staff report articulated that an increase in Shared-Rideable devices would increase the demand on the City's limited bicycle parking. Therefore, included in the newly adopted fee structure is the parking and infrastructure fee which each vendor is required to pay in lieu of installing the bike parking themselves. The City will procure and install bike racks using these funds.
The standard City process for purchasing commodities, such as bike racks, is through a competitive bid process, awarding the purchase order to the lowest bidder. To ensure the procured bike racks will be of high quality, are cost effective, meet city standards, and provide flexibility in storing, transporting, and installing the racks, staff recommends using a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for selection of bike rack vendors. This will still be a competitive process. The RFP will be posted and advertised publicly on the City's procurement website. Staff plans to select multiple vendors for a not-to-exceed amount contingent upon receipt...
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