Agenda Item Title:
Authorize Mayor and Finance Director to Sign Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for Transit Buses Contract No. 06719
Origination Group:
Public Works Committee
Origination Meeting Date:
04/09/2024
Staff Contact:
Megan Gould-Stabile
Location:
RTS
Agenda Item Summary:
Washington State DES will provide Rapid Transit System (RTS) an opportunity to purchase new buses for RapidRide from the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (CPA). This CPA is similar to the current agreements the City uses through SourceWell, Omnia, and State contract and allows Rapid Transit to take advantage of competitive pricing negotiated by other agencies. This allows RTS to more adequately budget by removing the pricing uncertainty associated with bidding, as well as arrange for faster delivery because of the shortened time lines. CAO has reviewed the agreement. The CPA complies with local and state purchasing requirements, as well as all FTA procurement requirements.
Funding Source & Fiscal Impact (if applicable):
Funding | Cost Center |
---|---|
General | Transit |
FTA 5307 Grant Funds | |
Is Funding Budgeted?:
Budgeted
Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve