HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - Tandum Dump TruckMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A TANDEM DUMP TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a tandem dump truck
from Grande Truck Center for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in account 325-48910-415-003
(Motor Vehicles) for a total amount not to exceed $149,791.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2020 Mack 64BR Tandem Dump Truck for the
Public Works Street Department replacing a unit that was approved in the
FY 2019 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Budget. This unit is used
for transport of asphalt, fill dirt, sand and gravel for City projects and
shared between several departments as needed. The vehicle meets the
department requirements and specifications.
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 a contract was awarded to
Grande Truck Center. The Fleet Service 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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