AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Resolution 2021-119R, awarding a contract to Deere & Company in the amount of $63,720.93 and Austin Turf & Tractor in the amount of $73,846.00 both through the BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative for the purchase of three mowers for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for a total price of $137,566.93; 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: Parks and Recreation Department, Drew Wells, Director (by Lynda Williams, Purchasing Manager)
Amount & Source of Funding
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 Finance Payments
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Background Information:
Staff recommends award of cooperative contract for capital equipment listed below through its authority granted by Local Government Code 271.101. The Parks and Recreation Department is purchasing three (3) mowers to replace current equipment via BuyBoard cooperative contract #611-20 for a total equipment purchase amount of $137,566.93.
• One (1) John Deere 7700A Fairway Mower is being purchased from Deere & Company through authorized dealer, Austin Turf & Tractor in the amount of $63,720.93.
• Two (2) Ventrac wide-area mowers is being purchased from Austin Turf & Tractor in the total amount of $73,846.00.
This equipment is to be financed by Santander, Inc. for the total amount of $143,178.50, inclusive of interest. The Resolution for approval of the amendment to the Master Finance Purchase Agreement with Santander, Inc. is on separate Agenda Item on this July 6, 2021 City Council Agenda.
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Recommendation:
Staff recommends the approval of 221-158 Mowing Equipment from Deere & Company and Austin Turf & Tractor through BuyBoard cooperative contract 611-20.