From
Glenda C Peterson - Street Operations Supervisor
Title
One time purchase of a Tiger Dam Flood Control System from U.S. Flood Control Corporation at a cost of $51,371 through a master interlocal agreement with TIPS
Presenter
Gabriel Johnson - Public Works Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The water filled flood barrier is a relatively new product used to prevent flood water from penetrating low lying areas. The Streets Department is responsible to store 850 cubic yards of material at the Service Center. In the event of a severe flooding event, we are tasked with trucking the material from the Service Center to N. Carrier Parkway, and create an earthen levee across N Carrier Parkway for Johnson Creek. This device will serve the exact same purpose but will require much less time, labor and equipment to install. This device will also allow us to reduce the storage of 850 CY of material from the Service Center, freeing up valuable storage space.
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. In lieu of competitive bidding, items and services may be purchased through such agreements as the agreements have already been bid by the sponsoring entity or agency. The City of Grand Prairie has master interlocal cooperative agreements with various entities including The Cooperative Purchasing System, TIPS.
TIPS contract no. 190702 was effective September 26, 2019 and set to expire September 30, 2022.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the purchase of a Tiger Dam Flood Control System, in the amount of $51,371, is available in the FY 2019/2020 General Fund, Streets Department and from the Storm Water Utility Division (257010) Other Equipment (68360) account.