P40-WS1279943395 - Approve the purchase of tractor trucks through the Cooperative Purchasing Program with H-GAC, in the total amount of $1,231,345.00, for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Solid Waste Management Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in an amount not to exceed $1,231,345.00 for the purchase of five (5) tractor trucks from Houston Freightliner Inc. through the H-GAC’s Cooperative Purchasing Program, known as HGACBuy for the Waste Management Department (SWD).
The Fleet Management Department has vetted and approved these tractor trucks, which will be new to and integrated into the current SWD fleet. They are critical for improving the efficiency of waste collection, transport, and disposal while ensuring consistent service for the City’s growing population. Due to its limitations, the existing fleet has faced challenges in maintaining timely garbage collection. These new, fuel-efficient vehicles will enhance operational reliability and reduce CO, CO2, and NOx emissions.
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”.
MWBE Subcontracting:
The M/WBE Zero Percentage goal document was 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 or Cooperative Purchasing agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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Department Approval Authority
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Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2025
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Out Years
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Total
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Solid Waste Management Department
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$1,231,345.00
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$0
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$1,231,345.00
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