AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2019-02R, approving the purchase of a Hydrovac Truck for the Public Services Department-Electric Utility Division (SMEU) in the total amount of $224,995.00 from Freightliner of Austin, Inc. through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative Buyboard Contract for Vehicles, Heavy Duty Trucks and Options (Contracts #521-16 and #513-16); authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate purchasing documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 15, 2019
Department: Electric Utility - T. Taggart, Executive Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $224,995.00
Account Number: 21006319.60125
Funds Available: FY19 capital outlay request approved at $240,000
Account Name: Operating-Equipment
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Background Information:
Public Services - Electric Utility (SMEU) is performing more and more underground excavations that require an alternative to mechanical digging tools (backhoes), particularly in areas with existing water, electric, and gas utilities. Currently, SMEU uses a trailer mounted unit but can only complete 1 hole before dumping. This larger, new unit will allow SMEU to complete multiple holes before dumping sa...
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