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Meeting Date:	04/22/2024
Backhoe Purchase
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to purchase one (1) new 2024 John Deere 310 P-Tier Backhoe Loader to include an extended warranty JD Power Train & Hyd. – 60 months / 5,000 hours from RDO Equipment Co. (Source-well Contract #011723-JDC) in an amount not to exceed $112,283.49 for the Webb County Road and Bridge Department and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.102 (Cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and to further authorize the transfer of funds from the operational reserve Account #1001-1130-001-431007-010 to the Road and Bridge – Road Maintenance Capital Outlay Account 2007-7150-001-470000 and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7150-001-470000 (Road & Bridge Fund - Road Maintenance General - Administration - Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Road and Bridge is requesting new heavy equipment for general road maintenance.

Solution: Use a reputable vendor with a cooperative contract for heavy equipment purchase. Utilizing cooperative contracts will meet the competitive bidding requirements of the state.

Result: The new equipment will help improve general road maintenance and improvements to county roads and will eliminate manual labor, making day-to-day operations more efficient. ETA on delivery is April 30, 2024.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2007-7150-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$113,000.00
Financial Impact:
2007-7150-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) $113,000.00 Other: 2007-7150-001-470000 (Capital Outlay) Balance: $113,000.00 (a.) (a). Subject to transfer authorized by Commissioners Court.

Attachments
310P Backhoe Loader
Retail Purchase Order 310P Backhoe Loader