HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - Ford TruckMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 18, 2023
SUBJECT: 2023 FORD MAVERICK TRUCK PURCHASE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2023 Ford
Maverick truck from Silsbee Ford, Inc. for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Enterprise Utility Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $26,253.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2023 Ford Maverick truck for use in the
Wastewater Treatment Plant to replace a utility cart. The cost of the
oversized utility cart is similar to the truck; however, there are more
available uses for the truck as opposed to replacing the utility cart. Its
purpose remains for sample collection and general use by staff.
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