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DATE: 02/02/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0094
LOG NAME: 13PCOOP 20-7342 TRACTORS AND ROTARY MOWERS LSJ PMD
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Two Farm Tractors and Two Rotary Mowers from Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc., for an Amount Up to
$205,757.51, Using Cooperative Contracts for the Transportation and Public Works Department through the Property Management Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of two farm tractors and two rotary mowers from Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment,
Inc., for an amount up to $205,757.51, using cooperative contracts 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 two farm tractors and two
heavy duty rotary mowers that will be used by the Transportation and Public Works Department to clear brush from drainage areas throughout the
City. The Property Management Fleet Division obtained a cooperative quote from Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc. through Buyboard
Contracts 611-20 and 597-19 and Choice Partners Contract 17/052CG-12.
Below is a summary of the quote received.
Contract Number
Description
Quantity
Unit Price
Total Cost
Buyboard Contract
FWD Farm
Tractor Model
1
$81,235.25
$81,235.25
597-19
M6-131
FWD Farm
Buyboard Contract
Tractor Model
1
$77,734.10
$77,734.10
611-20
M6-111
Choice Partners
Bush Hog
Contract 17/052CG-
3815HD 15'
2
$24,394.08
$48,788.16
12
Rotary Mower
00
Total
205,757.51
Staff recommends awarding the purchase of (1) one M6-131, (1) M6-111 and (2) Bush Hog 3815HD 15' from Zimmerer Kubota & Equipment, Inc.
Staff certifies that the new units meet the required specification and are expected to operate satisfactorily during their service life. The new units
will be used to replace outdated and unreliable units that can no longer be economically maintained. The warranty information, the manufacturer's
Statement of Origin and the original sales invoice will accompany the new units upon acceptance and delivery to the Southside Service Center at
4100 Columbus Trail.
PRICE ANALYSIS — There is no purchase history for units 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.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager up to the amount allowed
by relevant law and the Fort Worth City Code and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been
appropriated.
M/WBE OFFICE - An M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or other public entity.
The units will be delivered within 120 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 Stormwater Capital
Projects Fund for the SW Veh & Equipment Replacmnt project to support approval of the above recommendation and authorization of the
purchase. 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
Originating Business Unit Head:
Additional Information Contact:
Dana Burghdoff
8108
Reginald Zeno
8517
Steve Cooke
5134
Cynthia Garcia
8525
LaKita Slack -Johnson
8314