HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Chevrolet Tahoes MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 20, 2018
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF
CHEVROLET TAHOES
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of Chevrolet Tahoes
from Sam Pack's Five Star Chevrolet.
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in accounts 325-48910-209-002-180001
(Motor Vehicles) for a total amount not to exceed $488,315.01 .
BACKGROUND:
Purchase of nine PPV Tahoes for the Police Department. All nine Tahoes are
replacements that were approved on the FY 2018 Vehicle Replacement list and have met
the replacement criteria.
This vehicle purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement
with the State of Texas Term Contracts Program. Purchases through this program are
authorized under Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government
Code, Chapter 791 .
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Sam Pack's Five Star
Chevrolet. The Purchasing and Fleet Services Department 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. 2018-020
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE
CHEVROLET TAHOES FOR THE POLICE 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 State of Texas Term Contracts Program is a qualified purchasing
program as authorized by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has an interlocal agreement with the
State of Texas Term Contracts Program and wishes to utilize an established contract
meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, the State of Texas Term Contracts Program has an established
annual contract no. 071-A1, Automobiles and Law Enforcement Vehicles, with Sam
Pack's Five Star Chevrolet; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace nine Chevrolet
Tahoes in the Police 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 nine Chevrolet Tahoes for the Police Department from Sam Pack's Five Star
Chevrolet through an interlocal agreement with the State of Texas Term Contracts
Program for an amount not to exceed $488,315.01 .
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said Chevrolet Tahoes.
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 20th day of February, 2018.
APPROVED:
William D. Tate
Mayor
ATTEST:
Tara Brooks
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
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