SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of a 4044R Compact Utility Tractor and a 485A Backhoe from John Deere Company, Cary, North Carolina in the total amount of $59,273.51 for the Parks & Recreation Department. These are replacement units for current units that have already reached their useful life. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program #706-23. Funding is available in the 2015 Certificate of Obligations Bond.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Authorized participation in the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program.
BACKGROUND
It is recommended that the Utility Tractor and Backhoe be purchased from John Deere Company utilizing the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program contract pricing. The servicing agent will be Tellus Equipment Solutions, Weslaco, Texas which is one of the John Deere dealers in this area. Estimated delivery is between 90 to 120 days.
John Deere Company
BuyBoard Contract #706-23
Summary:
4044R Compact Utility Tractor - $44,758.16
485A Backhoe - $14,515.35
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this purchase contract be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2024
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: 2015 C.O. Bond
Account #: 469-3110-555-9004
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this equipment is available in the following account: 469-3110-555-9004 project PA1801