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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 18 - Cold Planer/Tiller Attachement ToolMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER MEETING DATE: APRIL 2, 2019 SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A COLD PLANER/TILLER ATTACHMENT TOOL RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a cold planer/tiller attachment tool from Holt Texas for the Public Works Department. FUNDING SOURCE: Funds for this purchase are available in the Storm Drainage Fund (116) for a total amount not to exceed $24,170. BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a cold planer/tiller attachment that will be used for several purposes including milling, grading, and earth moving for various jobs. This attachment tool is a key component to get full use of the City's recently purchased high flow skid loader tractors. This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal agreement with Sourcewell 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 Holt Texas. The Public Works Department and Purchasing staff reviewed the contract for 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 KH/LW