SUBJECT
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Consideration to authorize the purchase of (5) five John Deere Zero-Turn Commercial Lawn Mowers from John Deere Company totaling $130,485.42. The purchase of this equipment shall be made utilizing Sourcewell Contract #112624-DAC for grounds maintenance. The servicing agent will be United Ag & Turf, Waco, Texas which is one of the John Deere dealers in this area. Funding is available in the Environmental and Solid Waste Services Fund - 2019 CO Bond.
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VIVA LAREDO PLAN ALIGNMENT
Alignment Rating: Strong
Supporting goal(s)/policy(ies): Policy 6.4.15
Summary of alignment: Plan for adequate and sustainable environmental and solid waste management practices such as composting, harvesting, irrigation and ground maintenance in all of the creeks.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION
N/A
BACKGROUND
This purchase is for the (5) five Zero-Turn Commercial Lawn Mowers much needed for the daily irrigation and grounds maintenance operations in the Chacon, Manadas and Zacate Creek as well as in the COL Landfill and Ponderosa Landfill.
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
recommendation
It is recommended that this purchase be awarded.
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Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2026
Budgeted Y/N?: Yes
Source of Funds: Environmental & Solid Waste Funds
Account #: 249-9874-545-90-04
556-9874-535-90-04
Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The purpose of this purchase is for the irrigation and grounds maintenance equipment needed for the daily operations in the Chacon, Manadas and Zacate Creek as well as in the COL Landfill and Ponderosa Landfill.