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Meeting Date:	02/12/2024
Purchase - Tower Lights for Fairgrounds
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to purchase six (6) Standard Diesel Laydown LED Light Towers with Kubota D1005 Engine & 6kw Generator with an operating height of up to 30’ from Wanco, Inc. (Buy-Board Contract No. 703-23-Highway Safety Traffic Control Products) in an amount not to exceed $86,982.50 and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the General Operating – Reserve account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Fairgrounds Capital Outlay account #2031-1010-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2031-1010-001-470000 (Webb County Fairgrounds-Commissioners Court-Administration-Capital Outlay)]

Issue: The Webb County Fairgrounds department is requesting portable lighting towers to enhance the lighting in the parking lot areas in preparation for the upcoming events.

Solution: Consideration to authorize the purchase of the recommended light towers under a buy board cooperative contract, meeting all the competitive bidding requirements of the State.

Result: If approved, the towers will be ordered contingent upon the transfer of funds by the Budget and Auditors' office. ETA for delivery by or before February 23, 2024.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2031-1010-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$86,983.00
Financial Impact:
Transfer Required From: General Operating-Reserve Account 1001-1130-001-431007-010 ($86,983.00) To: Fairgrounds Capital Outlay Account 2031-1010-001-470000 Order can't be placed until the Budget Amendment (BA) is posted

Attachments
Brochure. Wanco Light Towers
Wanco Quote