R-22-68VILLAGE OF DEERFIELD
RESOLUTION NO. 2022- R-22-68
A RESOLUTION WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING AND APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF A LEAF MACHINE FROM BONNELL INDUSTRIES
WHEREAS, the Village of Deerfield ("Village') is a home rule municipality in
accordance with Article VII, Section 6 of the Constitution of the State of Illinois of 1970; and
WHEREAS, the Village Public Works Department identified a need to purchase a
new leaf machine ("Leaf Machine') as part of its leaf collection program; and
WHEREAS, the Village desires to purchase the Leaf Machine manufactured by
Bonnell Industries because the manufacturer of the leaf machines already owned by the
Village is no longer in business and only two companies make comparable leaf machines; and
WHEREAS, Village Public Works Department identified the Leaf Machine
manufactured by Bonnell Industries of Dixon, Illinois ("Contractor') to be the better and
more functional piece of equipment over its competitor; and
WHEREAS, the Village Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the
Village to waive competitive bidding and approve the purchase of the Leaf Machine from
Contractor;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE BOARD OF
DEERFIELD, LAKE AND COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: RECITALS. The Village Board hereby adopts the foregoing recitals as
its findings, as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2: WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING. Pursuant to its home rule
authority, the Village Board hereby waives the advertising and bidding requirements for the
purchase of the Leaf Machine.
SECTION 3: APPROVAL OF PURCHASE. Pursuant to its home rule authority;
the Village Board hereby approves a purchase of the Leaf Machine from Contractor for a price
not to exceed $140,405.00 pursuant to a purchase order to be approved by the Village
Manager.
SECTION 4: AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE PURCHASE ORDER. The
Village Board hereby authorizes and directs the Village President. and Village Manager to
execute and attest, on behalf of the Village, a purchase order upon receipt by the Village
Clerk of at least one original copy of the purchase order executed by Contractor; provided,
however, that if the executed copy of the purchase order is not received by the Village Clerk
within 30 days after the effective date of this Resolution, then this Resolution will, at the
option of the Village Board, be null and void.
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SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage and approval according to law.
AYES: Benton, Berg, Jacoby, Metts-Childers, Seiden
NAYS: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Oppenheim
PASSED: November 21, 2022
APPROVED: November 21, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. R-22-68
Daniel C. Shapiro, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kent S. Stre t, Village Clerl
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