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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 DS/LW