HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 17 - F250 TruckMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JULY 18, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A 2023 F250 WITH LIFTGATE FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2023 F250 with
liftgate from Chastang Enterprises for the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Utility Enterprise Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $76,923.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2023 Ford F250 truck with liftgate for use in
wastewater collection operations to replace unit no. 31521. 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
Chastang Enterprises. 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