WS1326216660 – Approve the purchase of Polaris all-terrain vehicles through The Sourcewell cooperative contract with Polaris Sales Inc., in the total amount of $90,314.70 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of three (3) Polaris all-terrain vehicles through the Sourcewell cooperative contract with Polaris Sales Inc., in the total amount of $90,314.70 for the Fleet Management Department on behalf of the Houston Police Department.
The Fleet Management Department has vetted and approved the purchase of these ATVs. These vehicles will be new additions to the HPD fleet.
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:
This procurement is exempt from the City’s MWBE subcontracting requirements as the total expenditure does not exceed the $100,000.00 threshold.
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.
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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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Fleet Management Department
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$90,314.70
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$0.00
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$90,314.70
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