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Commission OKs Purple Wave auction for surplus items and authorizes engineering RFP
Summary
The commission authorized using Purple Wave (a no-cost-to-city online auction with a 10% buyer fee) to sell surplus equipment and approved issuing an RFP for annual engineering services to compare options including current engineer Myron/JSA.
The commission approved two procedural items: (1) use of Purple Wave, an online auction platform that charges buyers a 10% buyer fee, to dispose of surplus city equipment, and (2) issuance of an RFP for the city's annual engineering-services contract.
Staff said Purple Wave charges no fee to the city and expands buyer reach; the motion to use Purple Wave for surplus sales carried. Commissioners also discussed whether to stay with Myron (the city's long-time engineer) or seek competitive proposals; staff said they had not run an RFP in many years and that Myron has provided consistent service. The commission authorized going out for proposals so the board can compare costs and service models and then decide whether to continue with JSA or change firms.
Both motions passed by roll call.
