HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 23 - Ford EscapeMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: OCTOBER 3, 2023
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF A 2023 FORD ESCAPE HYBRID FOR THE LIBRARY
DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 2023 Ford Escape
Hybrid from Chastang Enterprises for the Library Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Grant Fund for a total amount not to exceed
$43,070.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2023 Ford Escape Hybrid used for the
homebound delivery service program for the Library. Funding will be
provided by a special projects grant program.
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 Library 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