HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Grounds MaintenanceMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 7, 2024
SUBJECT: ANNUAL CONTRACT FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT,
IRRIGATION PARTS, SUPPLIES, AND INSTALLATIONS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for renewal of an annual contract for the
purchase of grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies,
and installations from Longhorn, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund (Parks), the Capital Maintenance
Fund (Parks) and the Utility Enterprise Fund for an annual estimated
amount of $50,000.
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 was for an initial
one-year period with two optional renewals available. If approved, this will
be the first renewal option.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded to
Longhorn, Inc. City Departments and Purchasing staff 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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