AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2024-35R, approving an agreement with Rush Truck Center, through the Texas Buyboard Purchasing Cooperative for the purchase and delivery of one Peterbilt Chassis with 548 Dump Body for use by the city’s Water and Wastewater Divisions, in the amount of $175,374.73; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute the agreement on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 19, 2024
Department: Utilities Department - Tyler J. Hjorth, Director
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $175,374.73
Account Number: 22006333-60130
Funds Available: $175,375
Account Name: Vehicles / Equipment
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Prior Council Action: Capital Outlay approval through the FY24 Budget process.
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Background Information:
This request is for City Council approval of a contract to Rush Truck Center for the purchase of a Peterbilt Chassis with 548 Dump Body in the total amount of $175,374.73.
This equipment will be used by the Utilities Department - Water Division to haul and transport material between job sites and supply sites.
Pursuant to Local Government Code 271.102, the City has authority to participate in cooperative purchasing programs therefore, staff recommends award of a contract to Rush Truck Center, New Braunfels, TX in the amount of $175,374.73 through the BuyBoard contract # 723.23.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of this purchase.