AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Resolution 2021-114R, awarding a contract to Houston Freightliner through the HGACBuy Purchasing Cooperative for the purchase of a combination truck (hydroexcavator) for use by the Water/Wastewater Division of the Utilities Department in the amount of $333,146.20; authorizing the City Manager or his designee to execute the contract on behalf of the City; and declaring effective date.
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Meeting date: July 6, 2021
Department: Utilities Department, Tyler Hjorth, Interim Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
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Funds Required: Funded through finance purchase agreement approved by separate Council Agenda Item on this date July 6, 2021
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Account Name: Vehicle Equipment and Finance Payments
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Background Information:
A Combination truck supports wastewater pipe cleaning with its jet and vacuum systems and also can be used as a hydroexcavator. This unit will replace an existing 3-yard combination truck that is fourteen years old and is no longer fully functional.
Staff recommends award of a cooperative contract for capital equipment listed below through its authority granted by Local Government Code 271.101. The ...
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