AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-11R, awarding a contract to Altec Industries, Inc., through the Sourcewell Purchasing Cooperative for the purchase of a Large Bucket Truck for use by the Public Services Department in the amount of $249,722.00; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring an effective date.
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Meeting date: January 19, 2021
Department: Public Services Department - Tom Taggart, Director (By Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
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Funds Required: Funded through finance purchase agreement approved by City Council January 19, 2021.
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Prior Council Action: Approval of FY21 budget which included this capital line item.
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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 #012418-ALT for Public Utility Equipment with related Accessories and Supplies to Altec Industries, Inc. located in Birmingham, Alabama. Through this Sourcewell contract, the City is procuring a new large bucket truck with 60’ boom for the amount of $249,722.00 which will be used by the Electric Utility division to add to the existing fleet of vehicles supporting the daily operations of the Electric Utility maintenance crew.
This equipment is to be financed in the total amount of $259,652.79, inclusive of interest. The resolution for approval of the master finance purchase agreement with USBancorp is on January 19, 2021, City Council agenda.
This equipment will replace unit 37-907, an aged unit bought in 2006.
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Recommendation:
Recommend approval of award to purchase through Sourcewell Cooperative a large bucket truck from Altec Industries, Inc in the amount of $249,722.00.