From
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Title
Purchase of one (1) new Caterpillar Model: D7E track type tractor for Environmental Services (Landfill), and one (1) new Caterpillar Model: 416F backhoe loader for Parks and Recreation (Cemetery) from HOLT CAT for a total of $914,138 through a national interlocal agreement with Sourcewell
Presenter
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Recommend Action
Approve
Analysis
This equipment will be added to the fleet or replace existing equipment according to the city replacement/improvement schedule and included in the FY 2020 Approved Budget. The replaced units are:
From Holt CAT:
· one (1) new Caterpillar Model: D7E track type tractor will be an improvement for Environmental Services (Landfill) totaling $823,803; and
· one (1) new Caterpillar Model: 416F backhoe loader will be replacing one (1), unit, age 2006, backhoe loader in Parks and Recreation (Cemetery) totaling $90,335.
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments to participate in a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or local cooperative organization. Each to perform governmental functions or services including administrative functions normally associated with the operation of government. The City of Grand Prairie does not need to competitively bid items purchased through such agreements as they have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master, interlocal cooperative agreements with various entities including Sourcewell.
The City of Grand Prairie has master interlocal cooperative agreements with various entities including Sourcewell. The sourcewell contract #032515 began May 19, 2015 and will expire May 19, 2020.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the following accounts:
1. $823,803 in the FY 2019/2020 Solid Waste Equipment Acquisition Fund (304010-68300) Environmental Services (Landfill);
2. $90,3...
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