HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 28 - F550 TruckMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 7, 2023
SUBJECT: 2023 FORD F550 EXTENDED CAB TRUCK PURCHASE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2023 Ford F550
extended cab truck from Silsbee Ford, Inc. for the Public Works
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $67,085.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2023 Ford F550 4x4 extended cab/chassis to be
unfitted for specialized use in our valve turning operations. There are over
8,000 water valves in the City and staff endeavors to exercise each valve
every two years. An automated motor system will allow for the valves to
be opened and closed with motorized equipment instead of the typical
two -man crew using manual valve keys.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Region VIII Education Service Center known as The
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in Texas as allowed by Texas Local
Government Code, Chapter 271 and Texas Government Code, Chapter
791.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and contracts were awarded to
Silsbee Ford, Inc. The Public Works Department, 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.
RB/LW