AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2025-57R, approving the purchase of a forklift from Lonestar Forklift, through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative, for use in safely moving warehouse items, in the amount of $143,931.00; authorizing the City Manager, or her designee, to execute documents necessary for the purchase on behalf of the city; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: April 1, 2025
Department: SMTX Utilities - Tyler Hjorth, Director
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $143,931.00
Account Number: 21006323-60125
Funds Available: $275,000.00
Account Name: Equipment
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Prior Council Action: Approved in FY 25 Budget
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Background Information:
This request is for purchase of a new forklift from Lonestar Forklift in the amount of $143,931 through the Sourcewell cooperative contract #053025-HCE. This new forklift is necessary for use in safely moving warehouse items. It will replace a 2008 model forklift that is past its useful life.
The City is authorized by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 271.102 to participate in cooperative purchasing programs to procure goods and services, satisfying state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids. As such, this procurement is compliant through the Sourcewell cooperat...
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