From
Jayson R. Ramirez, Fleet Services Manager
Title
Purchase of one (1) 2016 Dodge Ram 5500 flatbed truck with lift gate from Freedom Dodge in the amount of $65,186 through an Interlocal Agreement with Houston-Galveston Area Council (HGAC)
Presenter
Diana Ortiz, Chief Financial Officer
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
This vehicle will replace an existing vehicle in the fleet according to the city replacement schedule. The purchase request is included in the FY 2016 Approved Budget. This vehicle will replace one (1) 1990 unit for Public Works (Streets) for a total of $65,186.
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.
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 are 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an existing contract, and, through a unique feature of HGAC Buy, it can be customized through the use of published and unpublished options to fit our specifications and requirements.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 # HT06-14 began November 1, 2015 and will expire October 31, 2017 with no renewal extensions.
Financial Consideration
Funding is available in the Equipment Acquisition Fund (224010-68360) Public Works (Streets) totaling $65,186.