AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-119R, approving the replacement of a Crew Leader Truck to be purchased from Altec Industries, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative for use by the Utility Metering Division in the amount of $86,990; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute all appropriate documents to complete the purchase; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 21, 2020
Department: Public Services …Tom Taggart, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $86,990
Account Number: 21006319.60125
Funds Available: $86,990
Account Name: Equipment
Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Budgetary approval of the capital outlay line item during the FY20 budget process.
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Background Information:
The San Marcos Electric Utility Department is requesting purchase of a replacement crew leader truck from Altec Industries, Burnsville, North Carolina, through cooperative contract #0124-8-ALT in the amount of $86,990. This vehicle will replace truck 37-912 whose age and condition make it less reliable than is acceptable and more costly to maintain. A lease option is not available for this size vehicle, so a purchase of new is the preferred option.
The City of San Marcos is authorized by Local Government Code, Chapter 271, to participate in cooperative purchasing programs. The Sourcewell Cooperative has awarded contract #0124-18-ALT to Altec Industries, located in Burnsville. North Carolina.
This capital outlay request was approved in September 2019 during the FY20 budget process.
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Alternatives:
None. A lease option is not available and buying used is not advised.
Recommendation:
Recommend award to Altec Industries, Inc for Crew Leader Truck in the amount of $86,990.