Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes purchase of $108,074 in goods related to Metro’s new farebox readers. Funding is available within Metro’s Transit Technology System capital project. No additional appropriation required.
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A Resolution authorizing the noncompetitive purchase of $108,074 in goods from Masabi for the purchase of mounting stanchions for Metro’s new farebox readers (JRV’s) not accounted for in the original contract
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WHEREAS, Metro Transit needs this equipment to fully install its new electronic fare collection system;
WHEREAS, these stanchions are custom mounts for the new Masabi farebox readers (JRV’s) as described in the attached Noncompetitive Selection Request Form; and
WHEREAS, MGO 4.26(2) requires goods to be purchased using a competitive process approved by the Finance Director, and under the Finance Director’s Purchasing Guidelines, Common Council approval is required to purchase goods of $50,000 or more without a competitive process;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that the Common Council hereby authorizes the
purchase of $108,074 in mounting stanchions from Masabi.