HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Sewer TruckMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 18, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A 2024 GAPVAX SEWER TRUCK FOR THE
WASTEWATER DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2024 GapVax
sewer truck from Lonestar Freightliner Group LLC for the Public Works
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $581,288.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2024 MC1311 Combination Sewer truck mounted
on a Western Star chassis used in cleaning sewer lines and digging. This
unit will provide increased service level for the Wastewater Department
helping to prevent interruption in City services. This vehicle is slated to be
replaced in the FY 2024 operating budget. However, delivery of heavy
vehicles (F250, F350, F450, F550, Dump Trucks and similar) are taking
12-18 months for delivery. As such, staff is proposing to advance
purchase of enterprise funded vehicles prior to consideration of the FY
2024 budget since funds have been identified in the current year
operating budget.
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.
Bids were taken by the cooperative and contracts were awarded to
Lonestar Freightliner Group LLC. 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