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25.
Commissioners Court Meeting
Meeting Date:
07/22/2024
Title:
Competitive Proposals - mobile morgue expansion trailer
Submitted for:
Joe Lopez
Submitted By:
Joe Lopez
Department:
Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure competitive bid proposals for one (1) bumper pull mobile morgue expansion trailer with a capacity of up to 40 cadavers, low floor easy access ramp system, aluminum racking system, a diesel generator and optional pricing for a cadaver hydraulic lift and to further authorize the use of the general reserve capital outlay account and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #1001-1130-001-470000 (General Fund-General Operating Exp-Administration-Capital Outlay)]
 
Issue: The leased refrigerated trailer is no longer cooling properly and LESSOR has informed County that it will no longer continue leasing the unit to Webb County. 
 
Solution: Authorize the Purchasing Agent to secure bid proposals for the Court's consideration in order to replace the lease unit no longer functioning properly. 
 
Result: Bid proposals for the new refrigerated morgue trailer will be presented at the next regular Commissioners Court meeting for review and consideration to authorize purchase.

Background:

N/A 

Previous Court Action:


Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:
1001-1130-001-470000
Funding Source:
Capital Outlay
Balance:
TBD

Financial Impact:

1001-1130-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)