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Meeting Date:	05/10/2021
Purchase of Heavy Equipment from Santex Truck Centers, LTD
Submitted for:	Joe Lopez	Submitted By:	Joe Lopez
Department:	Purchasing

Subject:

Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of one (1) 2022 LT625 6X4 International Tractor with a 2021 Brenner 6,500 gallon tanker with sprayer and two (2) 2022 International HV607 6X4 Trucks with 4,000 Gallon Curry Water Tankers from Santex Truck Centers, LTD in an amount not to exceed $410,236.00 (Cooperative Contract - HGAC No. HTO6-20) for the Webb County Road and Bridge Department and in accordance with the Texas Local Government Code, Sub-Chapter F. Cooperative Purchasing Program; Section 271.102 (cooperative Purchasing Program Participation) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7150-001-470000 (Road and Bridge Fund-Road Maintenance General Administration-Capital Outlay)]

Heavy Equipment	Qty.	Unit Cost	Extended Cost
2022 LT625 6x4 Intl. Trailer (includes wet kit) 2021 Brenner 6,500 gallon tanker w/sprayer	1	$186.174.00	$186.714.00
2022 HV607 6x4 International w/Curry 4,000 gallon water tanker	2	$112,031.00	$224.062.00
Total cost for 3 tankers:			$410,236.00

Issue: Road and Bridge is in need of trucks with water tankers to assist with road maintenance and improvements for Webb County roads.

Solution: Approve purchase and proceed with order. Contingent upon approval of Government Capital Finance Agreement.

Result: Purchase the needed trucks with water tankers as authorized by Commissioners’ Court. This equipment will help maintain county roads used by Webb County constituents.

Background:

The Purchasing Department solicited proposals from various vendors. The recommended vendor is providing the best price as per the cooperative contract and meets the requirements of the Road and Bridge Director.

Previous Court Action:

Fiscal Impact

Budget Account Number:	2007-7150-001-470000
Funding Source:	Capital Outlay
Balance:	$410,236.00
Financial Impact:
Account No: 2007-7150-001-470000 Capital Outlay - Road Maintenance, pending approval of financing. Available Balance: $410,236.00 Funding is contingent upon approval of Government Capital Finance Agreement under same court agenda.

Attachments
Santex 4000 Gallon Tanker
Santex 6500 Gallon Tanker