HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Ford F550MEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 21, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FORD F550 WITH SERVICE
BODY AND CRANE FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of a Ford F550 with
service body and crane from Chastang Ford for the Public Works
Department.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Motor Vehicles budget (200-48910-531-002-
200001) for a total amount not to exceed $133,988.
BACKGROUND: This purchase is for one 2020 Ford F550 with service body and crane for
the Water Utility division as approved in FY 2020 Vehicle Replacement
Schedule. This vehicle is used in the daily operations and meets all the
specifications and requirements of Public Works and Fleet Services.This
is for the replacement a 2010 Chevy one ton service body vehicle.
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
Chastang Ford. The Fleet Service 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
PH/LW