AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-33R, approving the purchase of a new John Deere 775K Crawler Loader from RDO Equipment Co., through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, for use by several city departments, in the amount of $424,150.69; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all appropriate documents to complete the purchase; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 4, 2025
Department: Parks and Recreation
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $424,150.69
Account Number: 10003171.60125
Funds Available: $500,000
Account Name: PARK OPS-EQUIPMENT
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Background Information:
The Parks and Recreation Department is requesting approval to purchase one (1) 2025 John Deere 755K Crawler Loader. This type of equipment has an anticipated useful life of twenty years, based on our frequency of use, before maintenance costs become prohibitive. We do not currently have a heavy piece of equipment like this in our inventory. This piece of equipment will not only serve the Parks and Recreation Department, but also Public Works and Neighborhood Enhancement.
A 755K crawler loader, which is a type of heavy equipment known for its durability, versatility, and powerful performance, can be very useful to a variety of operations including the following: landscaping and grading, maintenance of trails and roads, clearing vegetation and brush, erosion control and drainage, moving materials, site cleanup and debris removal. Its tracked design allows it to work on soft or uneven ground without sinking, which is ideal for parks with wetlands or areas that see a lot of foot traffic.
The Parks and Recreation Department will purchase the equipment from RDO Equipment Co., located in Buda, Texas, through the Government Purchasing Cooperative Sourcewell Contract #011723-JDC in the amount of $424,150.69.
The equipment is expected to be received in 3 - 4 months after the order is placed.
The City is authorized by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271.102 to participate in cooperative purchasing programs to procure goods and services, satisfying any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids. As such, this procurement is compliant through the Sourcewell cooperative contract #011723-JDC.
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