HomeMy WebLinkAboutJ. ENERGY COUNTRY FORD - PICKUP TRUCK FOR DRAINAGE DIVISIONCity of Port Arthur, Texas
Mayor and City Council Communication
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Authorize Purchase of Pickup Truck from
24 Jun 09 625-1801- Energy Country Ford for Drainage Division 1 of 1
531.93-04
RECOMMENDATION:
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of a pickup truck from Energy
Country Ford of Port Arthur, Texas for an amount of $18,705.30 for the Drainage Division.
BACKGROUND:
In Ordinance 09-03, the City Council authorized the creation of a new drainage crew for
increased ditching operations. This four-person crew requires a Gradall, a service truck, and
three eight-cubic yard dump trucks. This crew and equipment will be used for drainage
improvements throughout the city, reducing the amount of time required for cleaning and
regrading ditches city-wide. This purchase will complete the vehicle purchases for this crew.
Purchasing received quotes for this 5/8 ton extended cab truck as follows:
VENDOR Unit Price
Energy Country Ford of Port Arthur, TX $ 18,705.30
Philpott Motors of Nederland, TX $ 17,898.00
Allen Samuels Dodge of Port Arthur, TX $ 22,512.38
While Philpott had the lowest quote, Energy Country fell within the 5% preference.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
Funds are available in account 625-1801-531.93-04.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT:
Purchase of this vehicle will allow the Drainage Division to increase ditching maintenance
activities and other City projects.
SUMMARY:
We recommend that the City Council authorize the purchase of a pickup truck from Energy
Country Ford of Port Arthur, Texas for an amount of $18,705.30 for the Drainage Division.
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Ross E. Blackketter, P.E. Deborah Echols,
Director of Public Works Director of Finance
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Shawna Tubbs
Purchasing Manager
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