HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 15 - Ford EscapesMEMOTO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 4, 2020
SUBJECT: APPROVAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO 2020 FORD ESCAPES
FOR THE POLICE AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENTS
RECOMMENDATION: City Council to consider approval for the purchase of two 2020 Ford
Escapes from Sam Pack's Five Star Ford for the Police and Development
Services Departments.
FUNDING SOURCE: Funds are available in the Motor Vehicle budgets (325-48910-209-000-
200001) and (325-48910-417-000-200001) for an amount not to exceed
$41,800.
BACKGROUND: Purchase of two 2020 Ford Escapes, one for Police CID Department
replacing a vehicle and one for the Development Services to replace a
unit involved in an accident. Both vehicles meet the department and Fleet
Services specifications and requirements.
This purchase will be made in accordance with an existing interlocal
agreement with The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative
(BuyBoard) 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 Sam
Pack's Five Star Ford. The Fleet Services and Purchasing staff reviewed
the contract for departmental specification compliance and pricing and
determined that the contract would best meet the needs of the City.
Staff recommends approval
PH/LW