HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 29 - Wheel LoaderMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A 2023 KOMATSU WHEEL LOADER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2023 Komatsu
wheel loader from Kirby -Smith Machinery, Inc. for the Public Works
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds in an amount not to exceed $236,000 will be available in the
Capital Equipment Replacement Fund upon receipt from the sale of CO
Bonds approved on October 4.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of a new 2023 Komatsu WA320-8 wheel loader.
This purchase was included in the proposed FY 2023 fleet replacement
list.
This purchase will be made in accordance with existing and interlocal
agreement with Sourcewell 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 Kirby -
Smith Machinery, Inc. The Public Works 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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