HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Grounds EquipmentMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: MAY 20, 2025
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
grounds maintenance equipment, irrigation parts, supplies, and
installations from Longhorn, Inc.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the General Fund, Storm Drainage Fund, Utility
Enterprise Fund, and the Lake Parks Fund for an annual estimated
amount of $40,000.
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 final renewal option.
Bids were taken by the Cooperative and a contract was awarded
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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