Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) new Weiler P385 Asphalt Paver Base Machine from Holt CAT (Buy-Board #788-25) for an amount not to exceed $323,464.21, pursuant to §271.101 and §271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; and to further authorize a line item transfer in the amount of $265,465.00 from the General Operational Reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Road Maintenance Capital Outlay Account 2007-7150-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Accounts #1001-1130-001-431007-010 (General Fund-General Operating Exp - Administration - Operational Reserve - Operational Reserve); 2007-7150-001-470000 (Road & Bridge Fund-Road Maintenance General - Administration-Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Currently the Road and Bridge department does not have an Asphalt Paver in their fleet. The paver will allow the Road and Bridge Department to perform asphalt overlays in-house, repair deteriorated pavement without hiring contractors, respond quickly to pavement failures and conduct emergency repairs when needed. 

Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of the recommended Asphalt Paver utilizing buy-board pricing from a Holt CAT. Price includes extended warranty of 48 months/ 4,000 Hr. Powertrain + Hydraulic + Tech.

Result: If approved, the paver will be ordered by the Purchasing Agent. ETA on delivery is 2–3 weeks from official order.

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