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44.

Meeting Date:	05/11/2015
Brush trucks
Submitted for:	Leticia Gutierrez	Submitted By:	Leticia Gutierrez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to purchase Two (2) Brush Trucks for the Webb County Fire Department from Jasper Ford Lincoln, Nevada Pacific Fire and Safety Inc. and Freightliner, pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 Subchapter F, Cooperative Purchasing Program Texas Local Government Code BuyBoard Contract 430-13 and from HGAC Contract FS 12-13 for a total amount of $297,760. [Requested by Webb County Fire Chief Ricardo Rangel; (Grant funds $268,418 from Capital Outlay Account #736-2203-8801 and $29,342 Capital Outlay Account #629-2203-8801]

Vendor	Description	Amount

Freightliner of Austin	Chassis	$98,802.00
Jasper Ford Lincoln	Truck	$122,647.15

(Includes FD Radio, Remote Control Front Monitor, Body Skirting and Hand Rails, Extend Cab and Poly Tank upgrade (see attached worksheet)

Vendor	Description	Amount

Nevada Pacific Fire & Safety Inc.	Truck	$76,310.85

(Includes FD Radio, Front Remote Control Monitor, Body Skirting and Hand Rails, Poly Tank Upgrade (see attached worksheet)

Issue: Webb County Fire Department is in need of additional firefighting vehicles in order to service the residents of Webb County.

Solution: The purchase of equipment will increase the ability of the Webb County Fire Department to provide crucial fire protection services within rural Webb County.

Result: Adequate firefighting equipment acquired for the Webb County Volunteer Fire Fighters.

Background:

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Previous Court Action:

: On September 8, 2014 Court accepted a grant from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) for acquisition of Fire Department equipment.

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	736-2203-8801
Funding Source:	629 &76
Balance:	300,000.00
Financial Impact:
300,000.00

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brush truck