HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - TractorMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 19, 2021
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A KUBOTA UTILITY TRACTOR
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a Kubota utility
tractor from Kubota Tractor Corp. for the Parks Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Fund for a total amount not
to exceed $27,158.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a new Kubota MX5400HST Utility Tractor for the
Parks Department replacing unit 12011 as approved in the FY 2022
Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Budget. This tractor is used in the
Parks Department daily operations to construct, repair and maintain parks
and ball fields. This purchase meets Parks and Public Works Fleet
Department specifications and requirements.
These purchases will be made in accordance with existing interlocal
agreements with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271
and Texas Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and contracts were awarded to
Kubota Tractor Corp. The Public Works Department and Purchasing staff
reviewed the contracts 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.
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