HomeMy WebLinkAboutD. GILLESPIE'S ENGINE SERVICE - REPAIRS TO DUMP TRUCK #1227CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS
Date: Reference Subject Page
7/19/09 No. Recommendation to approve payment to Gillespie Engine 1 of 1
Service, Inc. of Port Arthur, Tx for repairs to Truck #1227
RECOMMENDATION:
Equipment Services Division recommends that the City Council approve payment of $9,220.07
to Gillespie's Engine Service, Inc. for repairs to truck #1227, a 1996 dump truck. This truck is
used by Public Works Drainage Division in the daily operations of street cleaning. The repair .
cost will be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Equipment Maintenance Account #001-1204-
531.43-00.
BACKGROUND:
The unit was brought to the attention of the garage as having transmission problems. Upon
inspection we found metal in the fluid and the fluid burned. The Allison transmission dealer was
contacted and arrangements were made to transport the truck to their facility. (This procurement is
exempt from the bid process under Texas Local Government Code Section 152.022, General Exemptions (7A), a
procurement ojitems that are available from only one source, including items that are available from one source
because of patents, copyrighu, secret processes, or natural monopolies.) Subsequently, a repair quote was
provided and the results were as stated below.
Gillespie's Engine Service, Inc ..............................................$9,220.07
BUDGET/FISCAL EFFECT:
The repair cost will be expensed to the fiscal year 2009 Public Works-Drainage Division account
#001-1204-531.43-00.
STAFF/E LOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMM Y:
We rec me d that the City of Port Arthur approve payment of $9,220.07 to Gillespie's Engine
Seri nc. or transmission repairs to dtunp truck #12 s7:'
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Ke Ch topher Shawna Tubbs
ESD Manag~ ~ Purchasing Manage' „ „ -
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Deborah Ech Ross Blackketter
Director of Finance Director of Public Works
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