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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 21 - EngineMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 SUBJECT: REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF AN ENGINE FOR A PUBLIC WORKS VEHICLE RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the replacement and installation of an engine from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for a Public Works Department vehicle. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Motor Vehicle Maintenance budget for an amount not to exceed $18,533. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the replacement and installation of a 6.7 liter diesel engine for Public Works/Traffic unit No. 15362. This is a 2012 Ford F450 that is used primarily to support the City/GCISD fiber project. Staff considered replacing this vehicle, but current lead times to obtain a new unit would hinder progress on the fiber project. The purchase of the replacement and installation of an engine for unit No. 15362 from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford will be made as a sole source purchase in accordance with Local Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General Exemptions (a)(7)(3). Staff recommends approval. DS/LW