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Authorize negotiation and execution of multiple cooperative contracts for vehicles and equipment through the Houston-Galveston Area Council; Sourcewell; Local Government Purchasing Cooperative, administered by Texas Association of School Boards, Inc.; General Service Administration; Omnia Partners; Texas Multiple Award Schedule; and NASPO ValuePoint, each for up to five years for total contract amounts not to exceed $386,000,000, divided among the contractors.
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Lead Department
Financial Services Department.
Client Department(s)
Fleet Mobility Services Department.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $58,450,000 is available in the Capital Budgets of various City departments.
Funding for the remaining contract terms is contingent upon funding in future budgets.
Purchasing Language:
Multiple cooperative purchase programs were reviewed for these goods. The Financial Services Department and Fleet Mobility Services Department have determined these cooperative purchase programs best meet the needs of the department to provide the goods required for the City.
MBE/WBE:
These procurements were reviewed for subcontracting opportunities in accordance with City Code Chapter 2-9B (Minority-Owned and Women-Owned Business Enterprise Procurement Program). For the goods required for these procurements, there were no subcontracting opportunities; therefore, no subcontracting goals were established.
For More Information:
Direct questions regarding this Recommendation for Council Action to the Financial Services Department - Central Procurement at: FSDCentralProcurementRCAs@austintexas.gov or 512-974-2500.
Additional Backup Information:
These contracts will allow the Fleet Mobility Services Department to purchase new inventory and replacement vehicles, trailers, and equipment which will be added to the City's fleet for use by various departments. The Fleet Mobility Services Department and the Office of Sustainability have collaborated to develop...
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