S87-E29551 – Purchase of utility carts through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in the total amount of $155,360.08 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Various Departments.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of seven (7) utility carts through the Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Purchasing with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) in the total amount of $155,360.08 for various departments and that authorization be given to issue purchase orders to the H-GAC contract vendors shown below. The department's personnel will utilize these utility carts to transport operators and equipment around to the work areas. Funding for these utility carts is included in the adopted FY2021 Capital Improvement Plan.
H-GAC Contractors:
John Deere & Company: Approve the purchase of on one (1) utility cart in the amount of $19,466.86.
Hlavinka Equipment Co. Inc.: Approve the purchase of six (6) utility carts in the amount of $135,893.22.
These utility carts will come with a one year warranty. These new vehicles will replace existing vehicles that have reached their useful life expectancy and will be sent to auction for disposal.
MWBE Subcontracting:
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 were not solicited because the department is utilizing an Interlocal or Cooperative Purchasing agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2021 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jerry Adams, Chief Procurement Officer Department Approval Authority Signature
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2021
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$135,893.22
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0
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$135,893.22
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Houston Parks and Rec.
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$19,466.86
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0
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$19,466.86
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Total
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$155,360.08
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