Title
One-time Purchase of Two Raymond Reach Forklifts (Ordinance S-48474)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions, dba Handling Systems, Inc. to provide two electric-powered Raymond Reach Forklifts. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This item will have an aggregate amount of up to $108,020.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is seeking to purchase two Raymond 7500 Stance Reach Forklifts for the Property Management unit at the Police property warehouse. This electric-powered make and model of forklift is the only known unit that can support impound shelving and retrieval operations at the warehouse. The two new units will replace the units that are over 30 years old and have exceeded their 15-year life span.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as the result of a determination memo citing sole source. Raymond West is the sole distributor in Arizona of the Raymond Reach Forklifts. The price below is for one forklift:
Raymond West Intralogistics Solutions: 7500 Reach Forklift, $49,324 (tax excluded)
Contract Term
This item will be for the one-time purchase of two forklifts starting on or about City Council approval on April 6, 2022.
Financial Impact
The aggregate contract value will not exceed $108,020.
Funding is available in the Police Department's budget.
Location
Police Property Management Bureau - 100 E. Elwood St.
Council District: 7
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and Deputy City Manager Karen Peters, and the Police and Public Works Departments.