HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 13 - Sabre Yard Truck MEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2019
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF A 2019
CAPACITY SABRE YARD TRUCK
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval of a sole source purchase of a 2019
Capacity Sabre Yard truck from Southwest International Trucks, Inc. for
the Public Works Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in account 200-48910-531-002 (Motor Vehicles) for
an amount not to exceed $108,098.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for a 2019 Capacity Sabre Yard truck for the Public
Works Utility Department for use at the Wastewater Treatment Plant.This
truck is made specifically for confined spaces to lift and move waste
container trailers up to 85,000 lbs. and is needed in the daily operations of
the Wastewater Treatment Plant. It meets all the specifications and
requirements of the Fleet and Utility Divisions of the Public Works
Department.
The purchase of the Capacity Sabre Yard truck will be made as a sole
source purchase from Southwest International in accordance with Local
Government Code Chapter 252, Subchapter B, §252.022. General
Exemptions (a)(7)(A).
Staff recommends approval.
PH/LW