Broken Arrow Municipal Authority
Meeting of: 1-06-2026
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Approval of and authorization to purchase one (1) SmartWeight Elite Tire Balancer from Hunter Engineering/Mowhawk Lifts pursuant to the Oklahoma State purchasing contract SW0798 for the Maintenance Services Department
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Background:
Funds were approved for the purchase of one (1) new powered floor scrubber for the Fleet Division of the Maintenance Services Department, however, staff was able arrange for refurbishment of their machine and save those funds. The tire balancer machine currently utilized by the fleet division is nearing the end of serviceable life and repair costs are climbing, as such a new project has been created for the purchase of one (1) new tire balancer to replace this piece of equipment. This acquisition is identified under Project Number 2651150 with $17,000 allocated through a budget transfer from Project Number 2651110.
To maximize resources and achieve cost efficiencies, staff recommends procuring the equipment through the Oklahoma Statewide Contract SW0798. This contract allows municipal agencies across Oklahoma to purchase items at pre-negotiated state contract pricing, eliminating the need for a separate bid process while providing substantial cost and administrative savings. Utilizing State Contract SW0798 ensures compliance with budgetary constraints while securing a durable, high-quality asset for the Maintenance Services Department.
Section 2-27(b)(5) of the Broken Arrow Code of Ordinances provides an exception to the competitive bidding process for supplies, materials, equipment, or contractual services purchased at a price not exceeding that set by the state purchasing agency, any other state agency authorized to regulate prices, or from purchasing consortiums.
In addition, Section V.d of the Broken Arrow Purchasing Manual authorizes purchases from "the state contract or other purchasing consortiums," noting that such purchases eliminate the need for for...
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