HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0059) M&C 20-0935City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/15/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0935
LOG NAME: 13PCOOP 20-7170 WATER TRUCK LSJ PMD
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Purchase of One 2,000 Gallon Water Tanker Truck from Texas Kenworth Co. dba MHC Kenworth, in an Amount Up to
$126,544.27 using Sourcewell Cooperative Contract 081716- KTC for the Transportation and Public Works Department through the Property
Management Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended tha the City Council authorize the purchase of one 2,000 gallon water tanker truck from Texas Kenworth Co. dba MHC
Kenworth, in an amount up to $126,544.27, using Sourcewell Cooperative contract 081716- KTC for the Transportation and Public Works
Department through the Property Management Department.
DISCUSSION:
The Property Management Department (PMD) approached the Purchasing Division for assistance with the purchase of a 2,000 gallon water
tanker truck to be used by the Transportation and Public Works Department for repairs and maintenance to the City of Fort Worth's infrastructure.
The Property Management Fleet Division obtained a cooperative quote from Texas Kenworth Co. dba MHC Kenworth. through Sourcewell
Contract-081716- KTC.
Staff recommends awarding the purchase of one (1) Kenworth 2,000 gallon water tanker truck to Texas Kenworth Co. dba MHC Kenworth. Staff
certifies that the new unit meets the required specifications and is expected to operate satisfactorily during its service life of 10 years. The warranty
information, the manufacturer's Statement of Origin and the original sales invoice will accompany the new unit upon acceptance and delivery to the
Southside Service Center at 4100 Columbus Trail.
PRICE ANALYSIS — There is no purchase history for a unit with these configurations and no total cost of ownership data. Staff reviewed the
proposed pricing and concluded that pricing offered by the recommended vendor is fair and reasonable
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE - State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a cooperative purchasing agreement
satisfies State laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item. Sourcewell Cooperative contracts have
been competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of local government entities across the State of Texas.
M/WBE OFFICE - An M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or other public entity.
The unit will be delivered within 60 days after receipt of a purchase order.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously appropriated, in the Tax Note 2020 Fund
FY2020 TPW Vehicles VERF project to support the approval of the above recommendation and award of the contract. Prior to any expenditure
being incurred, the Property Management Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Jay Chapa 5804
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517
Steve Cooke 5134
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia B. Garcia 8528
LaKita Slack 8314