From
Patricia D. B. Redfearn, Ph.D., Solid Waste and Recycling Manager
Title
Ordinance amending the FY 2014/2015 Solid Waste Equipment Acquisition Fund and the purchase of a Caterpillar D7E Track-type Dozer with waste handling package from HoltCat in the amount of $770,955 through BuyBoard.
Presenter
James R. Cummings, Environmental Services Director
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The FY 2014/2015 Solid Waste Equipment Acquisition Fund includes $750,000 for a replacement dozer. Quotes came in slightly higher than expected due to the fluctuating costs associated with more stringent environmental protection strategies employed in equipment at present. This dozer purchase will provide for a dozer that will consume 2 gallons per hour less diesel fuel that that of its non-electric comparison model and at a cost savings of $125,000.
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 function 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 inter-local cooperative agreements with various entities including Buyboard.
The BuyBoard is able to save money by pooling the impressive purchasing power of their members, which include hundreds of school districts, municipalities, counties or other local governments, and nonprofits across Texas. They use the power of numbers as leverage to get better prices with the same vendors as we currently use.
Financial Consideration
1. $750,000 in the 304010 (Solid Waste Equipment Acquisition Fund) 68330 (Other Vehicles)
2. $20,955 by approving an ordinance transferring and appropriating from the ...
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