Title
Purchase of a Stump Grinder (Ordinance S-52548) - Citywide
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Vermeer Mountain West, Inc. to purchase a stump grinder. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. The total value of the contract will not exceed $110,944.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department seeks authorization to purchase a stump grinder for the Parks and Recreation Department. This specialized equipment will be utilized to maintain and repair the City's infrastructure and provide continuous operations of clearing trees throughout the City.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, standard competition was waived as a result of an approved Determination Memo based on the following reason: Special Circumstances Without Competition due to the unique specifications reviewed and deemed necessary and acceptable by the Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments.
Contract Term
The item will be for a one-time purchase of a stump grinder, starting on or about January 21, 2026.
Financial Impact
The contract value will not exceed $110,944. Funding is available in the Parks and Recreation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Cynthia Aguilar and Alan Stephenson and the Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments.