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Consideration to authorize the purchase of five (5) units of heavy equipment for the Solid Waste Department from Rush Truck Center from Laredo, Texas in the amount not to exceed $1,392,505.71. The heavy equipment units are composed of one (1) Hino L7 Grapple, two (2) Peterbilt 548 Rear Loaders, and two (2) Peterbilt 548 McNeilus REL. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing the Buy Board contract number 723-23. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
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BACKGROUND
The purchase of this equipment is part of the renewal and replacement program the department has in place. The equipment is to replace units which have already reach their useful life and to meet performance standards for the collection and transportation of solid waste material.
VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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The equipment purchase is essential for the department’s operations. It is recommended that this equipment purchase be approve.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Solid Waste Fund
Account #: 556
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Funding is available under 556-2550-535-9004, 556-2560-535-9004