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Consider approving Resolution No. 2024-131 authorizing the City Manager to purchase a Chevy Tahoe Vehicle with Reliable Chevrolet in the amount of $52,278.09 and the equipment package from Defender Supply in the amount of $17,280.55 through an Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for the Police Department; and take appropriate action.
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REQUESTOR:
Finance, Facilities, and Fleet
BACKGROUND:
Unit 32010, a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe purchased for $72,456, $40,623 (vehicle) and $31,933 (equipment package) on April 13, 2021, was involved in an accident on June 22, 2024, that resulted in a total loss. The City’s insurance, TML, will reimburse the City $26,439.16 for the loss of the vehicle.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch requested quotations through the Purchasing Cooperative. Staff evaluated the quotations to meet specifications and desires to award the purchase of the Chevy Tahoe to Reliable Chevrolet and the equipment package to Defender Supply.
The Purchasing Cooperative contract is being purchased through Tarrant County, which benefits the City of Farmers Branch with lower prices through economies of scale of a larger government consumer on standardized products/services. To do a formal advertised bid would delay ordering by another month for a necessary police vehicle.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Budgeted Financial Impact $69,558.64. The insurance company will reimburse the City for $26,439.16, resulting in a net financial impact of $43,119.48.
DISTRICT:
Citywide
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-131 as presented.
2. I move to approve Resolution No. 2024-131, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Resolution No. 2024-131
2. Quote - Reliable Chevrolet
3. Quote - Defender Supply