Resolution - Fleet Services: Consider a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Purchase Order 31063005, in accordance with TIPS Contract 210907, with Silsbee Ford, for the purchase of five mid-size sport utility vehicles for Police Investigations and one mid-size sport utility vehicle for Police Training.
Item Summary
The 5 mid-size sport utility vehicles for Police Investigations will replace the following vehicles, all of which are in need of extensive repairs and past their useful lives: 2008 model - 2 vehicles 2009 model - 1 vehicle 2010 model - 2 vehicles
The mid-size sport utility vehicle for Police Training will replace the following vehicle in need of extensive repairs and past its useful life: 2009 model - 1 vehicle
This $203,668.50 purchase from Silsbee Ford, of Silsbee, Texas, is made through The Interlocal Purchasing Systems, (TIPS) Contract 210907. The purchasing cooperative is an administrative agency created in accordance with Section 791.001 of the Texas Government Code and used to obtain the benefits and efficiencies that can accrue to members of a cooperative, to comply with state bidding requirements, and to identify qualified vendors of commodities, goods, and services.
Fiscal Impact
The total cost is $203,668.50 and is funded in Capital Project 92722, General Fund Vehicle Replacement FY 21-22, American Rescue Plan Act.
Staff/Board Recommending
Erik Rejino, Assistant City Manager Dominic R. Esperat, Interim Director of Fleet Operations