From
Marysol Hernandez
Title
Purchase of a VAC-CON Sewer Combination Flush Truck - Model V PD3611HEN/1300 LHA from CLS Equipment Co. in the amount of $299,915.00 through an Interlocal Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Presenter
Jayson Ramirez, Fleet Manager
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The VAC-CON Sewer Combination Flush Truck is a truck used for various Public Works projects. The 2016 VAC-CON Sewer Combination Flush Truck will replace an existing GAP-VAC in the fleet according to the city replacement schedule. The purchase of the VAC-CON Sewer Combination Flush Truck is included in the Approved FY 2015/2016 Equipment Acquisition Budget.
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 has master inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including HGAC Buy.
In addition to professional consulting personnel and financing services, HGAC primarily offers products that utilized in areas of Public Safety, Public Works and Communications. A wide variety of capital equipment are in an existing contract, and, through a unique feature of HGAC Buy, it can be customized through the use of published and unpublished options to fit our specifications and requirements.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 #HT06-14 began June 1, 2014 and will expire May 31, 2016 with no renewal extensions.
Financial Consideration
Funding for the purchase of a VAC-CON Sewer Combination Flush Truck, in the amount of $299,915, is available in the FY 2015/2016 Wastewater Operating Fund (5001) 361111 (Wastewater) Other Machinery and Equipment (68300).