P23-WS1377064453) Approve a purchase in the total amount of $94,100.00 for various trailers from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC, through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement 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 various trailers from Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC through the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Agreement in the total amount of $94,100.00 for Houston Public Works (HPW).
This equipment has been vetted and approved by the Fleet Management Department.
SOURCEWELL CONTRACTOR:
Doggett Heavy Machinery Services, LLC: Approve the purchase of four (4) trailers. These will replace current units and will be used to transport goods and heavy equipment used to make repairs to water and wastewater systems to job sites throughout the city.
These trailers come with warranties from one (1) to ten (10) years on parts and manufacturer defects.
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 Participation:
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 an Interlocal/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 Department Approval Authority
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division
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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$94,100.00
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$0
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$94,100.00
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