WS1316980145 – Approve the purchase of Toyota light-duty SUV vehicles through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS) with Silsbee Toyota in the total amount of $1,547,200.00 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of thirty-two (32) Toyota Highlander Hybrid SUVs through The Interlocal Purchasing System Cooperative (TIPS) with Silsbee Toyota in the total amount of $1,547,200.00 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of Houston Public Works.
The Fleet Management Department has vetted and approved the purchase of these hybrid SUVs. These vehicles will replace existing vehicles that have reached their life expectancy and will be sent to auction for disposal.
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 Subcontracting:
M/WBE Zero Percentage 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 a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY25 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.
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Jedediah Greenfield
Chief Procurement Officer
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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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Houston Public Works
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$1,547,200.00
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$0.00
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$1,547,200.00
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