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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