2023/05/17 Council Agenda Packet

Discuss how similar goods or services are unable to meet the required Other brands of replacement parts are not compatible with the GiIlig-branded fixed -route transit buses. Use of non-Gillig parts would invalidate the warranty. The buses and parts are also manufactured to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations and standards. objective. Describe your efforts to identify other potential sources. Per the attached letter, Gillig, LLC is the only authorized provider of Gillig- branded parts in the United States. List any other facts supporting the use of a non-competitive process. The City is increasing its Gillig-branded fixed -route transit bus fleet. Purchasing from the same bus manufacturer allows the City to reduce the number of spare parts and training necessary to provide consistency in operations. Gillig transit buses also comply with all FTA regulations and standards. This component is crucial to Everett Transit with transit bus purchases that utilize federal funds. Is this a one-time procurement? *If an on -going sole source procurement estimate that shows total annualized is required, include or attach an expenditure for each year. I No* ❑Yes PRICE REASONABLENESS (Check all that apply and attach back-up documentation) I determined that the price is fair and reasonable ❑ I compared the proposed price to . Specify price: ❑ I compared the proposed price to attachments and the proposed price ❑ I compared the proposed price to measure and did not discover significant because: prices I previously paid for the same or similar goods and/or services. See PO # current published catalog, price lists, or market prices as documented in the is similar or less. Attach relevant documentation. rough yardsticks, such as dollars inconsistencies that warrant market, my experience of prior or similar goods or services other pricing is available Pricing is comparable to the per pound, per horsepower, or other units of additional pricing inquiry. similar proposals, or knowledge imparted by are available for a similar price. prices previously paid after factoring in the // Based on my knowledge of the technical experts. ❑ The price is set by law or regulations. ❑ Market research reveals that same ❑ Other: Sole distributor pricing; no ❑ Back-up documentation is attached. Explanation of above -checked justification: fluctuating economic conditions and frequent price increases in materials. STATEMENT OF NEED AND CERTIFICATION: My department's recommendation for sole source is based upon an objective review of the product/service required and appears to be in the best interest of the City of Everett. I know of no conflict of interest on my part or personal involvement in any way with this request. No gratuities, favors, or compromising action have taken place. Neither has my personal familiarity with particular brands, types of equipment, materials or firms been a deciding influence on my request to sole source this purchase when there are other known suppliers to exist. I hereby certify that this justification for sole source procurement is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. 05/01/2023 CSVisti' -- Signature (Requestor) Date Printed Name: Tony Cademarti Title: Fleet Program Manager Page 2 of 3 Revised 1/5/2022