Discussion and possible action to authorize the Purchasing Agent to solicit bids for the following annual contracts:
Bid 2016-01 Annual contract fuel
Bid 2016-02 Annual contract for lubricants
Bid 2016-04 Annual contract for emulsion
Bid 2016-06 Annual contract for motor vehicle batteries
Bid 2016-07 Annual contract for heavy equipment
Bid 2016-08 Annual contract for wheel alignment and balancing services
Bid 2016-09 Annual contract for muffler replacement
Issue: The current contracts are on a one (1) year extension. The extension period will expire on September 30, 2015. A new contract needs to be established by October 01, 2015.
Solution: Solicit bids for new contracts
Result: Purchasing efficiency, savings to Webb County, and compliance of the law