STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Government Performance & Financial Management
AGENDA DATE: December 13, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Office of Procurement Services
EXECUTIVE: Jack Ireland
______________________________________________________________________
SUBJECT
Title
Authorize a three-year cooperative purchasing agreement for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer apparatus parts and associated services for the Fire-Rescue Department with Siddons Martin Emergency Group, LLC through the Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement - Estimated amount of $5,521,500 - Financing: General Fund (subject to annual appropriations)
Body
BACKGROUND
This action does not encumber funds; the purpose of a cooperative purchasing agreement is to establish firm pricing for services, for a specific term, which are ordered on an as needed basis according to annual budgetary appropriations. The estimated amount is intended as guidance rather than a cap on spending under the agreement, so that actual need combined with the amount budgeted will determine the amount spent under this agreement.
This cooperative purchasing agreement will provide for the purchase of original equipment manufacturer apparatus parts and associated services for the Fire-Rescue Department necessary to keep existing fleet equipment in good, reliable condition.
The Local Government Purchasing Cooperative (BuyBoard) agreement is authorized by Chapter 791 of the Texas Government Code and Subchapter F, Chapter 271, Texas Local Government Code. Section 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code which authorizes a local government to participate in a Cooperative Purchasing Program with another local government or a local cooperative organization.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On March 25, 2020, the City Council authorized a three-year master agreement for original equipment manufacturer apparatus parts and associated services for the Fire-rescue Department ...
Click here for full text