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File #: 26-491    Version: 1
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 2/25/2026 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/7/2026 Final action:
Title: Consideration to authorize the purchase of unmarked units from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX, in the amount of $195,000.00. The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS-USA Pricing Program Contract No. 240901. Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond.
Attachments: 1. Quote, 2. TIPS #240901
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SUBJECT

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Consideration to authorize the purchase of unmarked units from Sames Motor Company, Laredo, TX, in the amount of $195,000.00.  The purchase of these vehicles shall be made utilizing the TIPS-USA Pricing Program Contract No. 240901.  Funding is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond.

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PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION

None.

 

BACKGROUND

Authorization is requested to purchase unmarked vehicles for the Laredo Police Department utilizing the TIPS-USA Pricing Program. Delivery is expected within ninety to one hundred and twenty (90-120) days after receipt of order.

 

COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION

None.

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

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It is recommended that this purchase be approved.

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Fiscal Impact

 

Fiscal Year:                                                                                                          2026

Budgeted Y/N?:                                                                                    Y

Source of Funds:                                                                                     2024 CO Bond

Account #:                                                                                                          477-2310-525.90-04

Change Order: Exceeds 25% Y/N:                      N/A

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funding for the purchase of these unmarked units is available in the 2024 Certificate of Obligation Bond. Account Number: 477-2310-525.90-04, Project Number: PD2501