The Water Department and the Transportation and Public Works Department will use these vehicles to transport materials and equipment throughout the City. All 10 of the new trucks are replacements for existing trucks, or those previously retired from the fleet, that can no longer be economically maintained. The new trucks meet required specifications and are expected to operate satisfactorily during each vehicle's anticipated service life of 17 years with approximately 151,000 miles. The old trucks will be sold at auction following receipt and acceptance of the new trucks. Warranty information, manufacturer's Statement of Origin, and original sales invoice will accompany the new units upon delivery to 4100 Columbus Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76133. TOTAL OWNERSHIP COST - See Attached. PRICE ANALYSIS - The unit prices are nine percent lower than the previous prices approved by City Council on July 22, 2014 (M&C P-11680). The prices have been reviewed by Staff and deemed fair and reasonable based on current market values.
DELIVERY - The units will be delivered within 150 days after receipt of a purchase order.
COOPERATIVE PURCHASE - State law provides that a local government purchasing an item under a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement satisfies state laws requiring that the local government seek competitive bids for purchase of the item. Texas SmartBuy contracts have been competitively bid to increase and simplify the purchasing power of government entities.
ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGE ORDER - An administrative change order or increase may be made by the City Manager in the amount up to $50,000.00 and does not require specific City Council approval as long as sufficient funds have been appropriated.
M/WBE OFFICE - A waiver of the goal for MBE/SBE subcontracting requirements was requested by the Purchasing Division and approved by the M/WBE Office, in accordance with the BDE Ordinance, because the purchase of goods or services is from sources where subcontracting or supplier opportunities are negligible. |
