SR1498797734 – Approve spending authority in the total amount of $4,459,236.00 for the purchase of ten (10) Heil automated side loaders from the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative supplier, Chastang Enterprise LLC., dba Chastang Ford for the Fleet Management Department, on behalf of the Solid Waste Department.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of the Fleet Management Department and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve spending authority in the total amount of $4,459,236.00 for the purchase of ten (10) Heil automated side loaders from the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative supplier, Chastang Enterprise LLC., dba Chastang Ford.
These trucks will be an addition to Houston’s fleet of eco-friendly vehicles. The Heil automated side loader is a purpose-built service vehicle used for refuse and recycling collection. These trucks will improve service delivery in waste collection and provide sufficient health and safety protocol for the public.
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:
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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Solid Waste Management Department
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$4,459,236.00
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$0.00
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$4,459,236.00
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