HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - MowersMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 1, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF TWO TORO REELMASTER 5610-D MOWERS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of two Toro Reelmaster
mowers from Professional Turf Products, L.P. for the Parks and
Recreation Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds in an amount not to exceed $175,715 will be available in the
Capital Equipment Replacement Fund upon receipts from the sale of CO
Bonds approved on October 4.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is to replace two existing equipment mowers that have
become unreliable and expensive to maintain.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing interlocal
agreements with Omnia Partners Public Sector, Region VIII Education
Service Center in Texas as allowed by Texas Local Government Code,
Section 271 and Texas Government Code, Section 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Professional Turf Products, L.P. The Golf 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
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