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Meeting Date:	05/13/2019
El Aguila Rural Transport System - Buses
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of three (3) 2019 Forest River Allstar sixteen (16) passenger buses equipped with a wheelchair lift, PA system and security camera system from Creative Bus Sales for a total of $263,140.50 for the Webb County El Aguila Rural Transport System pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program; DOAS Contract No. 99999-001-SPD0000138-0003. [Grant Account #2661-7230-521-470000 Capital Outlay]

Issue: Grant funding is available to purchase buses with handicap accessible equipment, PA system and security camera systems for use by El Aguila Rural Transport System division.

Solution: Authorize the purchase utilizing cooperative pricing through Texas Buy Board.

Results: 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:

None

Previous Court Action:

None

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2661-7230-521-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$273,000.00
Financial Impact:
2661-7230-521-470000 Capital Outlay Balance: $273,000.00 Grant Account

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