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Consider adopting Resolution No. 2014-025 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one (1) replacement Gradall Excavator for the Public Works Streets Division in the total amount of $333,447 from Kirby-Smith Machinery through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative, providing an effective date, and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The FY2013-2014 Fixed Asset Fund for vehicle/equipment replacement includes one (1) replacement Gradall Excavator for the Public Works Streets Division. The vehicle being replaced meets the recommended replacement criteria based on life cycle costs, age, and utilization and supports the City of Farmers Branch Core Value #5.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch requested a quotation from the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative. City Administration evaluated the quotation as to meeting specifications and desire to award the purchase of the replacement equipment to Kirby-Smith Machinery.
The FY2013-14 budget amount for this equipment is $360,000. The quotation came in under the anticipated budgeted amount by $26,553.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends approving Resolution No. 2014-025 authorizing the purchase of one (1) replacement Gradall Excavator from Kirby-Smith Machinery through the Buy Board Purchasing Cooperative budgeted in the FY2013-14 City Budget.
ACTIONS:
1) Motion to approve Resolution No.2014-025 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one (1) replacement Gradall Excavator for the Public Works Streets Division in the total amount of $333,447.
2) Motion to deny Resolution No. 2014-025 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of one (1) replacement Gradall Excavator for the Public Works Streets Division in the total amount of $333,447.
3) Motion to modify to meet the needs of the Council.
4) Motion to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2014-025
2. Gradall Excavator information
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