HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Truck Service BodiesMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER \�
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR A SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE OF TRUCK SERVICE BODIES
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for a sole source purchase of truck
service bodies from BrandFX Body Company.
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 200-48910-530-1 for
$7,462.00 and 325-48910-415-14-0028 $9,468.00 (Capital Equipment/Motor Vehicles
Fund) in the amount of $16,930.00.
This procurement will be made as a sole source in accordance with Local Government
Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Brand FX Body Company is the only company in Texas offering custom truck composite
service bodies.
This request is for the purchase and installation of composite service bodies on new
chassis for Public Works Environmental and Utility department trucks. These bodies are
constructed of lightweight composite materials that offer a 50% weight savings over the
steel service bodies which reduces fuel usage and tire wear. The chassis and beds are
funded in the FY2014 Vehicle Replacement Budget.
Staff recommends approval.
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RESOLUTION NO. a e- /�
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Texas and as such is empowered by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252,
Subchapter B, § 252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(A) to purchase said equipment on a
•- source band
WHEREAS, the sole source purchase is due to the custom specifications required
-y the Public Works Department; and
THEREFORE, BE D BYTHE CITY COUNCILOF OF
GRAPEVINE, E
Section -i in the abovepreamble are • correct and
are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the sole
exceed $16,930,00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of truck service bodies.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY r;
GRAPEVINE, , on • day of August, �i
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