DA-2025-0020 – Approve a purchase in the total amount of $240,669.75 for earth-moving equipment from Associated Supply Company, Inc., through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve a purchase in the total amount of $240,669.75 for earth-moving equipment from Associated Supply Company, Inc., through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works (HPW).
This equipment has been vetted and approved by the Fleet Management Department and will be a replacement.
Approve the purchase of one (1) Dozer for Traffic and Drainage Operations (TDO). This equipment is designed for heavy earthmoving tasks. The dozer’s low ground pressure design allows it to navigate soft and uneven terrains, making it suitable for projects that require stability and traction. This flexibility not only increases productivity but also contributes to overall project timelines and cost-effectiveness. TDO will use the equipment to excavate and contour channel beds and embankments, facilitating stormwater management and reducing flood risks. This equipment comes with a full warranty of three years.
This recommendation is made pursuant to subsection 271.102(c) of the Texas Local Government Code, which provides that "a local government that purchases goods or services from a cooperative purchasing program or organization satisfies any state law requiring the local government to seek competitive bids for the purchase of the goods or services.”
M/WBE Participation:
Zero percent goal document approved by the Office of Business Opportunity.
Hire Houston First:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s Hire Houston First Ordinance. Bids/proposals were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2026 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required, as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Randall V. Macchi, Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2026
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$240,669.75
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$0.00
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$240,669.75
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