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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06 - International 7400 Chassis and Vactor BodyMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER 'ON MEETING DATE: DECEMBER 20, 2011 SUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2013 INTERNATIONAL 7400 CHASSIS AND VACTOR BODY THROUGH AN INTERLOCAL PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (BUYBOARD) RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a 2013 International 7400 chassis with vactor body from Southwest International Trucks, Inc. through an Interlocal Participation Agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard). The total cost of this purchase is not to exceed $394,152.00. FUNDING SOURCE: Funding for this purchase is currently available in account 200 -48910 -531 -1 (Capital Equipment/ Machinery Purchase Fund/ Motor Vehicles) in the amount of $314,152.00 BACKGROUND: This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Participation Agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) 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 Southwest International Trucks, Inc. under contract number 358 -10. The Interlocal Participation Agreement satisfies all bidding requirements under the Local Government Code. This purchase is for one 2013 International 7400 Chassis and Vactor Body. This equipment is critical in the daily maintenance of City sewer lines and lift stations. In order to meet the Water Department requirements, the specification for the Jet/Vac Body with combined debris tank met budget by specifying an International chassis under the Buyboard contract. The Public Works Water Department received approval to purchase this new International Truck Chassis and Vactor Jet/Vac in the Vehicle and Equipment Replacement List for FY2012 on September 13, 2011. Staff recommends approval. GR RESOLUTION NO. 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 2013 INTERNATIONAL 7400 CHASSIS AND VACTOR BODY THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT 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 iin the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) 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 Participation Agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) and wishes to use established contracts meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and WHEREAS, the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) has established a contract with Southwest International Trucks, Inc., contract #358 -10, for vehicles and heavy duty trucks; and WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine has a need to purchase a 2013 International 7400 Chassis and Vactor body. 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 2013 International 7400 Chassis and Vactor body from Southwest International Trucks, Inc. through an Interlocal Agreement with the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buyboard) for $314,152.00. Section 3. That the City Manager, or his designee, is authorized to take all steps necessary to consummate the purchase of said products and services. 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 20th day of December, 2011. APPROVED: ATTEST:. APPROVED AS TO . RES. NO. 2