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Meeting Date:	09/27/2021
Purchase of 1 Bus and 2 Vans for El Aguila Rural Transportation Program
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of one (1) 2020 Starcraft Allstar 24 Passenger, Rear Lift Bus equipped with audio and video package and a backup monitor system ($107,531.00) and two (2) 2021 Lone Star Promaster 9 Passenger, Front Ramp Lift Vans equipped with audio package and bus camera system ($210,156.00) from Creative Bus Sales for a total not to exceed $317,687.00 for the Webb County Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation Program pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; State of Oklahoma Interstate Contract SW0797C [Account #2661-7230-521-470000 (Capital Outlay); El Aguila Rural Transportation]

Issue: Grant funding is available for the purchase of 1 bus and 2 vans for use by the Webb County Community Action Agency, El Aguila Rural Transportation Program.

Solution: Authorize the purchse utilizing cooperative pricing through The State of Oklahoma Contract that is accepted and used in the State of Texas as a cooperative contract.

Result: Purchase the grant funded vehicles to enhance community outreach services to those citizens in need of transportation within Webb County boundaries and in accordance with El Aguila's Rural Transportation Guidelines.

Background:

N/A

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2661-7230-521-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$539,335.94
Financial Impact:
Account No. 2661-7230-521-470000 Capital Outlay Available Balance: $539,335.94 These funds will be available once the departments line item transfer request is approved by commissioners court.

Attachments
Webb County Quote 2021 Allstar Bus
Webb County Quote Lone Star Promaster Van