HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 08 - Toro Sprayer and MowerMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 5, 2021
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A TORO PRO SPRAYER AND TORO MOWER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a Toro pro sprayer
and Toro Hybrid mower from Professional Turf Products, L.P for use at
the Grapevine Golf Course.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Golf Fund for an estimated amount of $90,787.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to replace two pieces of existing equipment that have
become unreliable and expensive to maintain. The Toro sprayer will
replace one that is 14 years old and the Toro Hybrid greens mower
replaces a mower that is eight years old.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Section 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Professional Turf Products, L.P. The Golf and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would provide the best service and pricing for
meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
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