HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 16 - F550 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 F550 WITH CRANE BODY FOR THE PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2023 F550 with
crane body 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 $209,061.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2023 Ford F550 truck with crane service body to
replace an existing unit to be used in the operation of wastewater
collection. This vehicle is slated to be replaced in the FY 2024 operating
budget. However, delivery of heavy vehicles (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