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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Tandem Dump TruckTIEITTIO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL '• • RUMBELOW, MEETING DATE: JANUARY 19, 2016 TANDEMSUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a tandem dump truck from Grande Truck Center through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC). FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is currently available in 200-48910-531-1 (Motor Vehicles) for an amount not to exceed $145,820.00. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2016 Mack GU713 tandem dump truck for the Public Works Utilities Department 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 Grande Truck Center. 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. Staff recommends approval. RESOLUTION NO. -7_1t-�Jb6fii 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 TANDEM DUMP 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 Grande Truck Center under contract no. HT06-14 for Medium and Heavy Trucks and Truck Bodies; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace a tandem dump truck for the Public Works 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 tandem dump truck from Grande Truck Center through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC for an amount not to exceed $145,820.00. Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of a tandem dump 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 19th day of January 2016. FWAI a a lel i� ATTEST: RES. NO. 2