Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Jennifer Gates, Buyer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4383 - JGates@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval for the purchase of a traffic signal bucket truck from Chastang Enterprises - Angleton, LLC utilizing a BuyBoard contract.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
The Streets and Drainage division of the Public Works department is requesting the purchase of a Dodge RAM 5500 chassis, modified with a Versalift aerial lift bucket, to be utilized as a traffic signal bucket truck. The truck will be used to maintain and repair traffic signal lights in the City, thereby controlling the flow of traffic and ensuring the safety of citizens and visitors. This purchase was postponed in FY 2016-17 to generate savings. However, the process to build and equip the truck can take anywhere from 120-180 days; therefore staff requests to order the truck know and utilized funds allocated in FY 2017-18 to pay for the purchase - once the truck has been completed and delivered.
Pricing for an aerial lift bucket truck was requested from Chastang Enterprises - Angleton, LLC, utilizing an awarded BuyBoard contract; the cost for the chassis and mounted aerial lift bucket is $94,839.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
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Priority: Continue an ongoing program of infrastructure construction and maintenance. |
FISCAL IMPACT:
As mentioned above, the purchase of this truck was included in the FY 2016-17 Adopted Budget but postponed to FY 2017-18 to generate savings in the current fiscal year. The build time for the vehicle allows for the vehicle to be ordered now and paid for in FY 2017-18 once completed and delivered. These funds will be incorporated into the FY 2017-18 Budget.
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval for the purchase of a traffic signal bucket truck from Chastang Enterprises - Angleton, LLC utilizing a BuyBoard contract.