HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Ford Vehicles MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER Q:3-.
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 16, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
FORD VEHICLES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of two Ford vehicles for
the Public Works department from Chastang Ford through an interlocal agreement with
the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in accounts 325-48910-415-003-180001
and 200-48910-530-002 (Motor Vehicles) for a total amount not to exceed $199,728.00.
BACKGROUND:
An F750, 2000-gallon water truck for the Public Works Streets department will replace unit
15338 and a F550 service truck with a crane for the Public Works Utilities department will
replace unit 30406. Both were approved in the FY 2018 Vehicle Replacement list and have
met the replacement criteria.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with
Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and the contract was awarded to Chastang Ford. The
Fleet Service division 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
PH/BS
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-005
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
FORD VEHICLES FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 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, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791 to enter into an interlocal agreement with
other qualified agencies 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 Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an interlocal agreement
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 Chastang Ford under contract
no. HT06-16, Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks and Truck Bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace two Ford trucks in
the Public Works department; and
WHEREAS, all constitutional and statutory prerequisites for the approval of this
resolution have been met, including but not limited to the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council deems the adoption of this resolution to be 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 hereinabove are found to be true and correct
and are incorporated herein by reference as if copied in their entirety.
Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the
purchase of two Ford trucks for the Public Works department from Chastang Ford through
an interlocal agreement with H-GAC for an amount not to exceed $199,728.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said Ford trucks.
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 16th day of January, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John F. Boyle, Jr.
City Attorney
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