AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2019-01R, approving the purchase of a 2019 Chevrolet 3500HD Silverado pickup truck Command Vehicle for the Fire Department in the total purchase amount of $135,738 from Caldwell Country Chevrolet through the Texas Local Government Purchasing Cooperative BuyBoard Contract for Heavy Trucks (Contract #521-16); authorizing the City Manager to execute the appropriate purchase documents on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 15, 2019
Department: Fire Department - Les Stephens, Fire Chief (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $135,738.00
Account Number: Project V670 50036466.70200
Funds Available: $150,000
Account Name: 2018 Bond Funds
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Background Information:
The City of San Marcos is authorized by the Local Government Code, Chapter 271, to participate in cooperative purchasing programs. The BuyBoard Cooperative (“BuyBoard”) has awarded contract #521-16 for Vehicles, Heavy Duty Trucks, Trailers, Refuse & Other Bodies to vendor Caldwell Country, located in Caldwell, Texas.
Through this BuyBoard contract, we are purchasing a 2019 Chevrolet 3500HD Silverado Command Vehicle from Caldwell Country for the Fire Department in the total amount of $135,738.00.
The new Fire Command vehicle will replace the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban currently being used by the shift Battalion Chief. The 2011 Suburban will be kept in reserve status. The Fire Command vehicle is the primary response vehicle for the Shift Commander, the on-duty Battalion Chief. The Chevrolet 3500HD pick-up will have a custom Knapheide work bed outfitted with emergency lights, a large Command Light, several mobile radios and computers, a custom Command Console on a slide-out tray, and general firefighting tools and equipment. This vehicle will provide the Battalion Chief with a platform to track and communicate effectively with all crews on the scene of an incident.
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Recommendation:
Recommend approval of award to purchase the Fire Department Command vehicle from Caldwell Country in the amount of $135,738.00 through the BuyBoard Cooperative.