HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 12 - Concrete MixerMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MARCH 17, 2015
SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
CONCRETE MIXER
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a volumetric
concrete mixer from Cemen Tech, 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 116-48860-535-1 and 200-
48860-530-1 (Machinery, Equipment and Implement Fund) for the amount not to exceed
$91,620.79.
BACKGROUND:
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 Cemen Tech, Inc.
The 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.
This purchase is for a six-yard volumetric concrete mixer Model MCD6-100 for use
between Public Works Streets, Storm Drain and Water Utilities Departments to produce
cement treated base and small yardage concrete in emergency or expedited repairs and
for after hour repairs. This unit will be mounted on an existing chassis which will give
mobility and on demand product as needed. Equipment was approved in the FY 2015
budget.
Staff recommends approval.
3/10/2015 (4:17:49 PM)
RESOLUTION NO. 620,oclee-rc
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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 Cemen Tech, Inc. under
contract #SM10-14 for Street Maintenance Equipment; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need for a new concrete mixer 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, RESOLVED BY THECOUNCIL OF THE CITY •
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
a volumetric concrete mixer from Cemen Tech, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement for
Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC for an amount not to exceed $91,620.79.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of said concrete mixer.
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 17th day of March, 2015.
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