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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 04/06/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0238
LOG NAME: 13PCOOP FORD F350 RAPID RESPONSE VEHICLES CC PMD
SUBJECT
(ALL) Authorize the Purchase of Three Ford F350 Rapid Response Vehicles from Chastang Enterprises Inc., Utilizing a Houston -Galveston Area
Council Contract, in the Total Amount of $269,473.00 for the Property Management Department
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the purchase of three Ford F350 rapid response vehicles from Chastang Enterprises Inc.,
utilizing Houston -Galveston Area Council Contract Number AM10-20, in the total amount of $269,473.00 for the Property Management
Department.
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The Property Management Department (PMD) approached the Purchasing Division for assistance in buying three rapid response trucks. The
vehicles will be used in all deployment incidents of trapped persons and impending life -threatening conditions. PMD obtained a quote from
Chastang Enterprises Inc. using Houston -Galveston Area Council (HGAC) Cooperative Contract Number AM10-20.
PMD staff certifies that the new units meet the required specifications and are expected to operate satisfactorily during their service life of ten
years. The warranty information, manufacturer's statement of origin and the original sales invoice will accompany the new units upon acceptance
and delivery to the Southside Service Center located at 4100 Columbus Trail.
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. HGAC contracts have been competitively bid to increase and simplify the
purchasng power of local government entities across the State of Texas.
A M/WBE goal is not assigned when purchasing from an approved purchasing cooperative or other public entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that the funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated, in the Grants Operating Federal
Fund for the 2019 UASI LETPA project to support the 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
Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: Reginald Zeno 8517
Steve Cooke 5134
Additional Information Contact: Cynthia Garcia 8525
Cristina Camarillo 8355
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