HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Animal ShelterMEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF ANIMAL SHELTER AUTOMATED
GATES AND PARKING LOT FENCING
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of the purchase of automated gates and
parking lot fencing for the Animal Shelter from Ware Fencing LLC for the
Police Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Special Revenue Fund for a total amount not to
exceed $28,995.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for the automation of gates to the Animal Shelter fleet
parking lot to complete project removed from construction process. This
includes replacement of existing manual gate to expand the fencing and
place brand new swing gates with automated gate openers as well as a
single walk gate with a panic bar. All materials and gates will be set in
concrete and match existing style.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with the Region VIII Education Service Center known as The
Interlocal Purchasing System (TIPS) in Texas 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 Ware
Fencing, LLC. The Police Department 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.
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