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Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of Two Polaris Ranger EV Utility Vehicles from Polaris Sales Inc.(Sourcewell - $27,064.46)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of two new Polaris Ranger EV utility vehicles at a cost of $13,532.23 each for a total of $27,064.46 through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program (contract #051717-PSI) for use by the Public Services Area, Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The proposed Polaris Ranger EV units are fully electric vehicles that will replace two existing electric carts used at the Wastewater Treatment Plant by staff. The 2008 EZ-GO 800 electric cart (#2919) and the 2012 EZ-GO/Cushman 800 electric cart (#2911) each have unknown hours of use but are beyond their useful life. The carts are used to traverse the large wastewater treatment plant to aid in the operation of that facility. With the extended period of construction at the plant, these carts have been exposed to a more rugged work environment then they would regularly experience.
The Polaris Ranger EV is designed to operate in a rugged environment and provide more capabilities to staff when carrying tools and equipment than an electric cart. The wastewater plant has been operating one Polaris Ranger EV since 2017 and has been satisfied with its capabilities.
Polaris was awarded contract number 051717-PSI by Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program for Utility Vehicles. The City's purchasing unit has reviewed the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program and found that it meets the requirements of the City of Ann Arbor for competitive and fair purchasing.
Polaris Sales Inc. complies with the requirements of the City's conflict of interest and non-discrimination ordinances.
Budget Impact: Adequate funding for the purchase of these vehicles has been budgeted in the FY20 Fleet Services Fund budget and the FY20 Wastewater Treatment Plant Fund Operations and Maintenance budget.
Green Fleet Policy: At their October 17, 2019...
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