HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Purchase Two Ford TrucksMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD TRUCKS FOR THE
CVB AND WATER DEPARTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of two Ford trucks
from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for the CVB and Water Departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in accounts 115-48910-350-005
(Motor Vehicles) and 200-48910-531-002 (Motor Vehicles) for a total
amount not to exceed $70,400.
BACKGROUND: The purchase of two Ford pickup trucks to replace one unit in the Water
Department and one unit in the CVB Festivals Division was approved in
the FY 2019 vehicle replacement. The specifications meet or exceed
department requirements.
Purchases will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Tarrant County, Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section
791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and a contract was awarded to Sam
Pack's Five Star Ford. The 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
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