SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase contract of ten Peterbilt 520 ASL automated side loaders from Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas in the total amount of $4,203,500.00 for the Solid Waste Department. This purchase is utilizing Cooperative Purchasing Program Buy Board contract 723-23 offered by vendor. These trucks are to replace units which have already reached their useful life. Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.
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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
Authorized participation in the Buy Board Cooperative Purchasing Program.
BACKGROUND
Consideration to authorize a purchase contract utilizing Cooperative Purchasing Program pricing. Buy board offered by vendor: Rush Truck Center, Laredo, Texas for the purchase of heavy duty trucks These trucks is to replace units which have already reached their useful life. Some units have to be replaced every 4-5 years to meet performance standards for the collection and transportation of solid waste material.
Rush Truck Center
Description: Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks
Buy Board Contract #723-23
Expiration Date: 11/30/26.
Description Qty Unit Price Total Price
Peterbilt 520 ASL 10 $418,797.00 $4,187,970.00
Freight 10 $1,513.00 $15,130.00
Buy board Fee 1 $400.00 $400.00
Grand Total: $4,203,500.00
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
None
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this purchase contract be approved.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025
Budgeted Y/N?: Y
Source of Funds: Solid Waste
Account #: 556-2550-535-9004
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:
FINANCIAL IMPACT: Funding is available in the Solid Waste Fund.