SR1478645303 – Approve a spending authority in the amount of $769,910.00 for the purchase of mower and ground maintenance equipment repair services through the BuyBoard cooperative supplier, Professional Turf Products, LP, for a term of three (3) years for the Fleet Management Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve the purchase of mower and ground maintenance equipment repair services in the total amount of $769,910.00 through the BuyBoard cooperative supplier Professional Turf Products, LP., for a term of three (3) years for the Fleet Management Department.
Professional Turf Products, LP is the primary source provider for Toro, Kohler, & Kawasaki Tractor & Mower repair by certified Turf technicians completing the work for the City of Houston. Professional Turf Products is an authorized dealer for Toro, Kohler & Kawasaki OEM Replacement Parts, Service and Warranty Service for the City of Houston. This purchase is expected to sustain the department for approximately three (3) years.
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:
MWBE 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 an Interlocal/Cooperative Purchasing Agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2025 Adopted Budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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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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Fleet Management Department
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$23,166.67
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$746,743.33
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$769,910.00
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