HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Passenger Van MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: APRIL 15, 2025
SUBJECT: PURCHASE OF 14 PASSENGER VAN FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a 14 passenger van
from Model 1 Commercial Vehicles for the Parks and Recreation
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Capital Equipment Purchase Fund and the
Permanent Capital Maintenance Fund for an amount not to exceed
$80,369.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a 2024 Ford Transit 350 Forest River passenger van
for Parks and Recreation Department using HGAC contract to replace unit
#12217 due to collision damage resulting in total loss.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) 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 Model
1 Commercial Vehicles. The Public Works and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contracts for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contracts would provide the best products and pricing
for meeting the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
RB/TM