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Meeting Date:	07/13/2020
Purchase 2 Backhoe Loaders for Road and Bridge Dept
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Cesar Guerra
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of two (2) 2020 John Deere 310-L Backhoe Loaders from RDO Equipment Co. (Buy Board Contract No. 597-19) in an amount not to exceed $169,840.12; pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing program and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7150-001-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

Issue: The existing backhoes under lease need to be returned due to end of lease terms. The Road and Bridge Department has sufficient funding to purchase two (2) new backhoes to replace the leased units within the capital outlay account.

Solution: Approve the purchase of new backhoes. Staff is recommending the purchase versus leasing new units. It will be more costly to lease the units versus a straight out purchase. The equipment has a long life span if maintained properly.

Result: Return lease units and replace with new backhoes through the authorize purchase under the cooperative contract meeting all the competitive bidding requirements of the State.

Background:

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	20077150001470000
Funding Source:	Rd. & Bridge Fund
Balance:	$200,614.78
Financial Impact:
2007-7150-001-470000 Road & Bridge Fund-Road Maintenance General-Administration Available Balance: $200,614.78

Attachments
RDI PO 2 John Deere Backhoe Loader