From
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Title
Purchase one (1) 2018 Dodge Ram 4500 pickup with dumping bed ($50,730) from Freedom Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, through an inter-local agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Presenter
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This vehicle will replace an existing pickup in the fleet according to the city replacement schedule. The purchase of the vehicle included in the FY 2017/2018 Approved Operating Budget and includes one (1) 2018 Dodge Ram 4500 pickup with dumping bed which will be replacing a 2002 pickup for Public Works (Water Maintenance).
Chapter 271.102 of the Local Government Code authorizes local governments 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 utilizes various master, inter-local cooperative agreements including HGAC.
In addition to professional consulting personnel and financing services, HGAC primarily offers products utilized in areas of Public Safety, Public Works and Communications. A wide variety of capital equipment is procured with an existing contract, and, through a unique feature of HGAC Buy, it can be customized through the use of published and unpublished options to fit our specifications and requirements. The HGAC Buy Contract # HT06-16 began June 1, 2016 and will expire May 31, 2018 with no renewal extensions.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the amount of $50,730 in the FY 2017/2018 Water Wastewater Fund (361111-68320) Public Works (Water Maintenance).