DA-2025-0011 - Approve a purchase in the total amount of $264,255.00 for an industrial crane from Central Texas Heavy Equipment Co., dba Central Texas Equipment, through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing program for Houston Public Works.
Specific Explanation:
The Director of Houston Public Works and the Chief Procurement Officer recommend that City Council approve a purchase in the total amount of $264,255.00 for an industrial crane from Central Texas Heavy Equipment Co., dba Central Texas Equipment, through the BuyBoard cooperative purchasing agreement for Houston Public Works (HPW).
This crane has been thoroughly vetted and approved by the Fleet Management Department as a replacement unit. This equipment will be assigned to Houston Water.
The industrial crane meets operational requirements for precision lifting in tight, constrained spaces. Its compact design, pick-and-carry capability, and optional boom extension make it especially suited for industrial plants and maintenance tasks. The crane will be used to lift and install pumps and other heavy equipment, improving operational efficiency and safety while minimizing the need for external lifting services.
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 Participation:
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 an Interlocal/Cooperative purchasing agreement for this purchase.
Fiscal Note:
Funding for this item is included in the FY2026 adopted budget. Therefore, no Fiscal Note is required as stated in the Financial Policies.
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Jedediah Greenfield, Chief Procurement Officer Randall V. Macchi, Director
Finance/Strategic Procurement Division Houston Public Works
Estimated Spending Authority
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Department
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FY2026
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Out Years
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Total
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Houston Public Works
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$264,255.00
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$0
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$264,255.00
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