TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: Approve the use of Master Agreement #112624-TTC, The Toro Company, Between Sourcewell and The Toro Company for the Purchase of Vehicles and Equipment. Amount not to Exceed $200,000 Annually Through the Term of the Contract and Subsequent Renewals.
Recommended Action
Option 1: Option 1: Approve the use of Master Agreement 112624-TTC, The Toro Company, between Sourcewell and The Toro Company for purchase of vehicles and equipment. Amount not to exceed $200,000 annually through the term of the contract and subsequent renewals.
City Commission Options
Option 1: Approve the use of The Toro Company Contract 112624-TTC, between Sourcewell and The Toro Company for purchase of vehicles and equipment. Amount not to exceed $200,000 annually through the term of the contract and subsequent renewals.
* Pros: Allows the City to piggyback on an existing competitively procured contract, which can save time and enables faster procurement process and acquiring equipment and making necessary repairs without going through a full bidding process.
* Cons: The contract terms, pricing and scope were originally negotiated for Sourcewell needs and not the City's, which could potentially limit flexibility or result in higher costs or service terms that aren't the best fit for the City compared to issuing its own competitive solicitation.
Option 2: Deny the use of The Toro Company Contract 112624-TTC, between Sourcewell and The Toro Company for purchase of vehicles and equipment.
* Pros: Allows the City to develop and issue its own competitive solicitation tailored specifically to its operational needs, service expectations, and budget priorities, potentially resulting in more favorable pricing and contract terms.
* Cons: Requires a considerable amount of additional time and administrative effort to complete the procurement process, which may delay ordering and r...
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