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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Asphalt RollersITEM MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 4, 2012 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO ASPHALT ROLLERS RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of two model HD 10 and HD13 Hamm asphalt rollers from Kirby -Smith Machinery through an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston - Galveston Area Council (H -GAC). FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 325 - 48910 - 415 -13 -0017 (Capital Equipment/Machinery Purchase Fund /Motor Vehicles) for an amount not to exceed $87,485. BACKGROUND: This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston - Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271.102, Cooperative Purchasing Program. Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to Kirby -Smith Machinery. The Public Works Department staff reviewed the contract for specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City. This equipment is used in the daily operations and maintenance of streets and roads in the Public Works Street Maintenance Department. The Department received approval to purchase this new equipment to replace two units in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement List for FY2013 Budget. The equipment meets the specifications required for operation and applications in the Street Maintenance Division of Public Works. Staff recommends approval. PH /LW m RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE ASPHALT ROLLERS THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL CONTRACT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING 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, Section 271.102 to enter into a cooperative purchasing program agreement with other qualified entities in the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the Houston - Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) is a qualified purchasing cooperative program as authorized by Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has established an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston- Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) and wishes to utilize established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the Houston - Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) has established a contract with Kirby -Smith Machinery under contract number SM10 -12 for Street Maintenance Equipment; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace two asphalt rollers for the Public Works Department. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Section 1. That all matters stated in the above preamble are true and correct and are incorporated herein as if copied in their entirety. Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine authorizes the purchase of two 2012 Hamm Asphalt Rollers from Kirby -Smith Machinery through an Interlocal Contract for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston - Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) in the amount of $87,485.00. Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of said products and services. 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 4th day of December, 2012. APPROVED: ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: RES. NO. 2