HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 10 - Grounds MaintenanceMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 5, 2022
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT,
IRRIGATION PARTS, SUPPLIES, AND INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for grounds
maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies, and installation from
Longhorn, Inc. for City departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in various accounts for each department for an
annual estimated budgeted amount of $50,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies and
installation.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The contract is for a one-year
period.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded
Longhorn, Inc. City Departments 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.
LW