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Consider approval of Resolution 2014-125R approving the purchase of a 2015 Altec Service Truck with Crane Attachment for the Public Services Department-Water/Wastewater Division from Altec Industries, Inc. through the Texas Comptroller of Public Account's Texas Multiple Award Schedule for Construction Equipment and Attachments (TXMAS#-11-23V050) in the amount of $73,510.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: September 16, 2014
Department: Public Services Department - T. Taggart, Director (By Cheryl Pantermuehl, Purchasing Manager)
Funds Required: $73,510
Account Number: 610.204.61056
Funds Available: $74,000
Account Name: Water/Wastewater Utility/Water Distribution-Maintenance/Service Truck/SUV;
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BACKGROUND:
The Texas Comptroller of Accounts ("TCPA") has awarded contract #TXMAS-11-23V050 for Construction Equipment and Attachments from the Texas Municipal Award Schedule ("TXMAS") to Altec Industries, Inc., located in Birmingham, Alabama. This process is authorized by Texas Government Code Title 10, Subtitle D, Section 2155.504(b) and the Local Government Code Section 271.101.
We are purchasing a 2015 Altec Service Truck with a Crane Attachment to be utilized by the Public Services Department, Water/Wastewater Division in the amount of $73,510.00. The cost of this service truck is as follows:
Base Price (Chip Dump Body): $65,999.00
TXMAS Options on Contract: $ 1,206.00
Open Market Items: $ 5,202.00
TXMAS Fee: $ 1,103.00
TOTAL: $73,510.00
This piece of equipment will be used as our front line, first-out service vehicle for the replacement and repair of the City's fire hydrants, water valves, and related subassemblies. The crane attachment will allow crews to safely lift and maneuver heavy loads from a safe distance using the remote c...
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