HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 14 - Turfco TowMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: AUGUST 6, 2024
SUBJECT: RATIFY AN EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF A 2024 TURFCO TOW
BEHIND TOP DRESSER FOR THE GRAPEVINE GOLF COURSE
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approving and ratifying an emergency purchase
of a 2024 Turfco tow behind top dresser from United AG & Turf for the
Grapevine Golf Course.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Lake Enterprise Fund (Golf) for a total amount
not to exceed $21,812.
BACKGROUND: This piece of equipment, used to distribute sand for top dressing turf such
as putting greens and tee boxes, it will replace equipment that is almost
20 years old and no longer operational.
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 a contract was awarded to United
AG & Turf. The Golf Course and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract
for departmental specification compliance and pricing and determined that
the contract would best meet the needs of the City.
An emergency purchase order was issued to United AG & Turf for the
Turfco tow behind top dresser on July 18, 2024.
Staff recommends approval.
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