Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) 2024 Ford Transit - Mobility Trans 3.5L V6 with ADA Braun Millenium Wheelchair Lift, ADA compliant ramp and door entrance lighting from Creative Bus Sales (State Oklahoma Interstate Cooperative Contract # SW0797C) for a total not to exceed $118,633.00 for the Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation Program pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2661-7110-521-470000 (El Aguila Rural Transportation-Operating Expenditure-C.A.A.-Capital Outlay); 2661-7230-521-470000 (El Aguila Rural Transportation-Construction In Progress- C.A.A. - Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Grant funding is available for the purchase of one (1) ADA van to be utilized by the Webb County Community Action Agency, El Aguila Rural Transportation Program.

Solution: Authorize the purchase utilizing cooperative pricing through The State of Oklahoma Contract.  Texas Local Government Code - cooperative purchasing rules permit the use of other State's cooperative contracts.  The estimated time of arrival is 120 days or less. 

Result: If approved, purchase the grant funded vehicle to enhance community outreach services to those Webb County citizens in need of ADA-compliant transportation and in accordance with El Aguila's Rural Transportation Guidelines.

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