Urban County Program on behalf of the City of Mercedes is requesting authority to purchase Fire Station Equipment (complete bunker gear sets) for the Mercedes Volunteer Fire Department through Hidalgo County's membership and participation with Buy Board, approved vendor Dooley Tackaberry (contract #284-08) in the amount of $5,322.30 (quote attached hereto) to include fees and discounts as requested by the City of Mercedes for the Fire Department City of Mercedes UCP Year 22 (2009) Fire Station Equipment funds will be utilized.

The Fire Station Equipment will be purchased to be utilized by the volunteer fire department.  Dooley Tackaberry is an approved vendor through the Buy Board, Contract #284-08.  Delivery is expected within 30 days from receipt of purchase order.


Vendor:                   Dooley Tackaberry
Purchase Amount:  $5,322.30
Funds Available:     $5,280.00 Year 22 (2009) Mercedes Fire Station Equipment funds.
                               $     42.30 from Mercedes General Fund to UCP.