HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 26 - Soil Stabilizer and PlanerMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 15, 2022
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A NEW SIMEX SOIL STABILIZIER AND PL60 PLANER
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a Simex soil
stabilizer and PL60 planer from Kirby -Smith Machinery, Inc. for the Public
Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds in an amount not to exceed $87,180 will be available in the Capital
Equipment Replacement Fund upon receipts from the sale of CO Bonds
approved on October 4.
BACKGROUND: This is for the purchase of a new of Simex soil stabilizer and PL60 planer
for asphalt and concrete self -leveling system to replace unite number
15240. This equipment is primarily used to stabilize soil with either lime or
cement prior to paving.
This Purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative as
allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas
Government Code, Chapter 791.
Bids were taken by the Cooperatives and a contract was awarded to
Kirby -Smith Machinery, Inc. 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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