HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 20 - Tandem Dump TruckTIEITTIO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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MEETING DATE: JANUARY 19, 2016
TANDEMSUBJECT: APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A
RECOMMENDATION:
City Council to consider approval of a resolution for the purchase of a tandem dump
truck from Grande Truck Center through an Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative
Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC).
FUNDING SOURCE:
Funding for this purchase is currently available in 200-48910-531-1 (Motor Vehicles) for
an amount not to exceed $145,820.00.
BACKGROUND:
This purchase is for one 2016 Mack GU713 tandem dump truck for the Public Works
Utilities Department approved in the FY 2016 Vehicle and Equipment Replacement List.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing Interlocal Agreement for
Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC) 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 Grande Truck
Center. Fleet Services and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for departmental
specification compliance and pricing and determined that the contract would provide the
best product and pricing for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval.
RESOLUTION NO. -7_1t-�Jb6fii
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
TANDEM DUMP TRUCK THROUGH AN ESTABLISHED
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE
PURCHASING 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 in
the State of Texas; and
WHEREAS, the Houston -Galveston Area Council (H -GAC), a regional planning
commission, 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 Agreement
for Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC and wishes to utilize established contracts
meeting all State of Texas bidding requirements; and
WHEREAS, H -GAC has established a contract with Grande Truck Center under
contract no. HT06-14 for Medium and Heavy Trucks and Truck Bodies; and
WHEREAS, the City of Grapevine, Texas has a need to replace a tandem dump
truck for the Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites for the adoption of this resolution have been met,
including but not limited to the Local Government Code and the Open Meetings Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the approval of this resolution is in
the best interests of the health, safety, and welfare of the public.
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 tandem dump truck from Grande Truck Center through an Interlocal Agreement for
Cooperative Purchasing with H -GAC for an amount not to exceed $145,820.00.
Section 3. That the City Manager or his designee is authorized to take all steps
necessary to consummate the purchase of a tandem dump truck.
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 19th day of January 2016.
FWAI a a lel i�
ATTEST:
RES. NO. 2