Discussion and possible action to approve the purchase of two (2) Mobility Trans Rear Lift Full Size, 10 Passenger, Conversion Vans, from Creative Bus Sales (State Oklahoma Interstate Contract SW0797C) for a total not to exceed $235,600.00 for the Webb County Community Action Agency El Aguila Rural Transportation Program pursuant to Section 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program; and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2661-7110-521-470000 (El Aguila-Operating Expenditure-Capital Outlay); Account #2661-7230-521-470000 (El Aguila-Construction In Progress-Capital Outlay)]
Issue: Grant funding is available for the purchase of two (2) vans to be utilized by the Webb County Community Action Agency, El Aguila Rural Transportation Program.
Solution: Authorize the purchase utilizing cooperative pricing through The State of Oklahoma Contract that is accepted and used in the State of Texas as a cooperative contract. ETA on delivery is 60 days.
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.