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FROM: • RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 1F
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 17, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
2016 FIRE PUMPER TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a fire pumper truck
from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative
Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase will be available in 325-48910-210-03-16-2 (Motor Vehicles)
for an amount not to exceed $678,694.00 from the future sale of Public Property
Finance Contractual Obligation.
This purchase is for one 2016 Pierce PUC Pumper Fire Apparatus with equipment for
the Fire Department, replacing unit 10118, an eight year old fire apparatus that will be
placed in reserve status, approved in the FY 2016 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement
List.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Agreement for
Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) as allowed
by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Siddons-Martin
Emergency Group. The Fire Department, Fleet Services, and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the
City.
In order to obtain a prepay discount of $26,060.00, an approved contract must be
received by the end of 2015.
Staff recommends approval.
11/11/2015 (9:19:00 AM)
RESOLUTION NO. P-
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE A
FIRE PUMPER TRUCK THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas is a local government in the State of
Texas and as such is empowered by the Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102
to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC), a regional planning
commission, is a qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section
271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocal Agreement
for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC and wishes to utilize established contracts
meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, H -GAC has established a contract with Siddons-Martin Emergency
Group under contract No. FS12-13, Fire Service Apparatus; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace a fire pumper truck
for the Fire Department; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is
in the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct
and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of a 2016 Pierce PUC fire pumper truck from Siddons-Martin Emergency Group
through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC for an amount
not to exceed $678,694.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of a 2016 Pierce PUC fire pumper truck.
Section 4. That this resolution shall take effect from and after the date of its
passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 17th day of November 2015.
ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2