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Meeting Date:	11/23/2020
Purchase of 2 StarCraft Allstar Buses
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of Two (2) 2021 StarCraft Allstar 7.3L V8 27’ 24-Passenger Bus equipped with an audio and video package and a backup monitor system from Creative Bus Sales for a total not to exceed $203,062.00 for the Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transit System pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program; State of Oklahoma Contract SWO797. [Accounts 2661-7110-521-470000, 2661-7230-521-470000 (Capital Outlay); El Aguila Rural Transportation]

Issue: Grant funding is available to purchase the two buses for use by Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transit System.

Solution: Authorize the purchase utilizing cooperative pricing through The State of Oklahoma Contract that is accepted and used in the State of Texas as a cooperative contract.

Result: Purchase the grant funded vehicles to enhance community outreach services to those in Citizens in need of transportation within Webb County boundaries and in accordance with El Aguila's Rural Transportation guidelines.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Commissioners Court accepted application, award and modification to Grant Budget on 2/10/20, Item 11b, 7/27/20, item 9c.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2661-7110-521-47000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$200,161.00
Financial Impact:
2661-7110-521-470000 Capital Outlay – Grant Balance: $200,161.00 2661-7230-521-470000 Capital Outlay – Grant Balance: $37,276.00

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StarCraft Bus