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Meeting Date:	08/12/2019
El Aguila Rural Transport System - Bus
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Cesar Guerra
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) 2019 Forest River Allstar sixteen (16) passenger bus equipped with a wheelchair lift, PA system and security camera system from Creative Bus Sales for a total of Eighty Seven Thousand Seven Hundred Thirteen and Fifty Cents ($87,713.50) 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. There is no impact to the General fund. [Grant Account #2661-7230-521-470000 (Capital Outlay)]

Issue: Grant funding is available to purchase the bus 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 The Georgia Department of Administrative Services.

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:

None

Previous Court Action:

On May 13th, 2019, Commissioners' Court approved item 11a to execute Project Grant Agreement 5339- D- 2019- WEBB CO- 00013 with the State of Texas, acting through the Texas Department of Transportation; wherein Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation accepts a grant in the amount of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($84,000.00) and to authorize purchasing agent to purchase one (1) bus in the amount of EIGHTY FOUR THOUSAND DOLLARS ($84,000.00).

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2661-7230-521-47000
Funding Source:	CCA El Aguilar
Balance:	$181,573.00
Financial Impact:
2661-7230-521-470000 Capital Outlay Balance: $181,573 Grant Account

Attachments
Creative Bus Quote