HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 19 - Grounds MaintenanceMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JUNE 20, 2023
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT,
IRRIGATION PARTS, SUPPLIES AND INSTALLATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of an annual contract for grounds
maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies and installations from
Longhorn, Inc. for various City departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in participating departments for an annual estimated
amount of $88,000.
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this contract is to establish fixed annual pricing for
grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies and
installations.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (Buy
Board) as allowed by Texas Local Government Code, Chapter 271 and
Texas Government Code, Chapter 791. The contract is for an initial one-
year period with two optional renewals available.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Longhorn, Inc. Various City staff and Purchasing 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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