AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-17R, approving the purchase of an AT48M bucket truck from Altec Industries, Inc., through a Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative Contract, necessary for installing and troubleshooting advanced metering infrastructure (relays and gateways), in the amount of $265,191.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute all documents necessary to complete the purchase on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: February 4, 2025
Department: Utilities Department - Tyler Hjorth, Director
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $265,191.00
Account Number: 21006318.60125
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Electric Operations
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Background Information:
The City is requesting approval to purchase one (1) 41-foot AT48M articulating telescopic aerial device (bucket truck), insulated, with material handling attachments. This type of equipment has an anticipated useful life of ten years or less before maintenance costs become prohibitive. The current bucket truck was purchased in 2013. Once the new truck is received, the truck being replaced will go to auction.
The City will purchase the equipment from Altec, Industries, Inc., located in Waxahachie, Texas, through the Government Purchasing Cooperative Sourcewell Contract #110421-ALT in the amount of $265,191.
This bucket truck is necessary for installing and troubleshooting advanced metering infrastructure (relays and gateways), to provide automated metering capabilities.
The truck is expected to be received 43-46 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.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this contract.