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Consideration of and action on authorization to purchase a 2019 Ford Regular Cab DRW with Chassis for the Street Maintenance Department through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program.
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Summary:
This is a replacement vehicle for Unit 232, which is a 2006 Ford F450 small dump truck with 54,000 miles. The Collective Fleet Software maintenance records for Unit 232 indicate that in the last 3-years, the brakes have been replaced, and the truck has been in the shop for clogged fuel lines, a bad fan motor, and replacement of the instrument cluster due to the speedometer not working. Currently, the light strobe assembly kit and the air conditioner are not working properly. The wiring to the dump bed has been replaced but is no longer operating. The City is requesting replacement of both the truck and the dump-bed.
Fiscal/Budgetary Impact:
An amount of $57,000 for this vehicle replacement is included in the FY2018-2019 budget for the Street Maintenance Department, Account Number 10-403-4906, Automobiles and Light Trucks.
Recommended action:
Authorization to purchase a 2019 Ford Regular Cab DRW with Chassis for the Street Maintenance Department through the H-GAC Cooperative Purchasing Program.