AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2016-27R approving the purchase of a new XL3100 V 4x4-C34 truck mounted Gradall excavator for the Public Services Department-Drainage Division in the total purchase amount of $359,120.45 from Waukesha- Pearce Industries, Inc. through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative Buyboard Contract for Construction, Road, Bridge & other Equipment (Contract #424-13); authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchase documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: March 15, 2016
Department: Public Services Department - T. Taggart, Executive Director (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager)
Funds Required: Funded through financing agreement approved at March 15, 2016 agenda
Account Number: Funded through financing agreement
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CITY COUNCIL GOAL: Goal #5: Maintain and improve the City's infrastructure
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ELEMENT(s): Environment & Resource Protection Goal 1:
Public and private sectors working together to protect water quality and facilitating appropriate development in the San Marcos and Blanco Rivers watersheds, and over the Edwards Aquifer, using measurable and scientific methods
BACKGROUND:
The Texas Local Government Cooperative (BuyBoard) has awarded a contract #424-13 for Construction, Road, Bridge & Other Equipment to Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc., located in Austin, Texas. The Public Works Department - Drainage Division is purchasing a new Gradall XL3100 V 4x4 - C34 Truck Mounted Excavator in the purchase amount of $359,120.45 to clean open channels, conduct debris clean-up after floods/heavy rains, and reduce flooding hazards associated with clogged drainage ditches and retention ponds. This acquisition will be made through a Purchase Agreement with US Bancorp Government Leasing & Finance, Inc. Approval of the Purchase Agreement for this item is on the March 15, 2...
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