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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 11 - Ford VehiclesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: JANUARY 7, 2020 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWELVE FORD VEHICLES RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider the approval for the purchase of twelve Ford vehicles from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for the Public Works Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund 325 for an estimated amount of $537,000 and in the Utility Enterprise Fund 200 for an estimated amount of $105,771. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for 11 new Ford vehicles replacing those approved in the FY 2020. The receiving departments include Public Works, Parks, Utilities, Fire and Police.These vehicles meet the specifications of the departments and Fleet services. 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. 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. PH/LW