Title
Consider approving Resolution No. 2016-077 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of four replacement utility body trucks for Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $187,482 from Silsbee Ford through the Buy Board Cooperative purchase agreement; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The FY2015-16 Fixed Asset Fund for vehicle/equipment replacement includes the replacement four (4) utility body trucks for the Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department. The four utility body trucks meet the recommended replacement criteria based on life cycle costs, age, and utilization and supports the Infrastructure and Assets Guiding Principle.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch requested a quotation from the Buy Board Cooperative. City Administration evaluated the quotations as to meeting specifications and desire to award the purchase of the four replacement utility body trucks to Silsbee Ford.
The FY2015-16 budget amount for the four utility body trucks is $189,000. The quotations came in at $187,482.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommend approval of the purchase of four utility body trucks from Silsbee Ford through the Buy Board Cooperative budgeted in the FY2015-16 Budget.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Resolution 2016-077 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of four replacement utility body trucks in the total amount of $187,482.
2. I move to approve Resolution 2016-077 authorizing the City Manager to approve the purchase of four replacement utility body trucks in the total amount of $187,482, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution No. 2016-077
2. Information Memorandum to Council
3. Vehicle quote information