HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Portable GeneratorMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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APPROVAL OF ' RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASEOF
PORTA,BLE GENERATOR
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a portable generator
from Loftin Equipment Company, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative
Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 200-48910-530-2 (Utility Fund
Equipment Replacement) for the amount not to exceed $46,045.00.
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This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Agreement 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 Loftin Equipment
Company, Inc.. The Fleet Services and Purchasing 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.
The Public Works Department received approval to purchase a 60kw portable generator
to replace unit 31G96 in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement list for FY2015
budget.
Staff recommends approval.
11/13/2014 (10:32:20 AM)
RESOLUTION NO. Po�7A�Qc
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
OR THE CITY MANAGER'S DESIGNEE TO PURCHASE A
PORTABLE GENERATOR THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 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), a regional planning
commission, 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 Agreement
for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC and wishes to utilize established contracts
meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, H -GAC has established a contract with Loftin Equipment Company, Inc.
under contract #GE02-14, Auxiliary Power and Backup Generators; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace a portable
generator for the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
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 a portable generator from Loftin Equipment Company, Inc. through an Interlocal
Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC for an amount not to exceed
$46,045.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said generator.
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 2nd day of December, 2014.
ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2