SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize a cooperative contract with Deere & Company (John Deere), Cary, North Carolina for the purchase of:
a). One John Deere Cab Tractor in the total amount of $101,234.40 and;
b). One John Deere Flex Wing Rotary Cutter in the total of $42,064.14;
for ground maintenance for the Airport Department. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program. Funding is available in the International Airport Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Authorized participation in the BuyBoard Cooperative Purchasing Program.
BACKGROUND
It is recommended that this lawn and maintenance equipment 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.
Deere & Company (John Deere)
Description: Grounds Maintenance Equipment
BuyBoard Contract# 706-23
Expiration Date: 5/31/26
Description Quantity Unit Price Extended Price
2024 John Deere 6135E Cab Tractor 1 $101,234.40 $101,234.40
2024 John Deere FC20 Flex Wing 1 $ 42,064.14 $ 42,064.14
Rotary Cutter Total $143,298.54
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: International Airport Fund.
Account #: 242-3620-585-9004.
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: No.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding for this equipment is available under the International Airport Fund in the following account: 242-3620-585-9004.