AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2020-22R, approving the purchase of a Front End Loader from Waukesha-Pearce, Inc. through the Sourcewell Cooperative for use by the Transportation Department in the amount of $167,150; 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: February 4, 2020
Department: Public Services Department - Tom Taggart, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $167,150.00
Account Number: 20006300.60125
Funds Available: $170,000
Account Name: Equipment
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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 Sourcewell Cooperative has awarded contract #032119-KOM for Heavy Construction Equipment and Related Accessories, Attachments and Supplies to Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc a distributor of Komatsu America located in San Antonio, Texas.
Through this Sourcewell contract, we are purchasing a new Komatsu front end wheel loader with a 2.5 yard bucket with coupler forks which will be used by the Drainage Division to haul dirt and debris from drainage channels or detention ponds in the City. It will also be used for loading street sweeping spoils into dump trucks which will then be hauled to Texas Disposal Service.
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Alternatives:
Rental of Equipment for this purpose, but required duration would be far more expensive than purchase
Recommendation:
Recommend approval of award to purchase through Sourcewell Cooperative a Komatsu Wheel Loader from Waukesha-Pearce Industries, Inc.