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-DATE REFERENCE SUBJECT : One (1) Complete 40 CY Trash Unit (Tow PAGE
November NUMBER: 625- Truck/Grapple Loader/Trailer) from HGAC) through Rush
11, 2005 1801-533.93-00 Center of Houston, Texas for Public Works Solid Waste Division- i of
Trash Collections
Recommendation
We recommend that the City Council approve thc purchase of one (1) new 40 CY Complete
Trash Unit (Tow Truck/Grapple Loader/Trailer) from HGAC through Rush Truck Center of
Houston, Texas for the total amount of $154,830.00.
Background
The new 40 CY Complete Trash Unit will replace Unit 1162, which is a 1996 GMC
Complete Trash Unit with Grapple and Trailer. The Cab & Chassis on Unit 1162 will have
more than 100,000 miles by the end of this year. The new unit will be utilized for normal
collection of dry trash at all residences of apartment complexes and all commercial
businesses in a timely manner.
Advertisement for bids were published on October 23, 2005 and October 30, 2005, and five
bid packets were e-mailed out or picked up. Bids were opened on November 9, 2005 with
no bids received. We solicaiated a bid from HGAC through Rush Truck Center, and
received the following
HGAC - RUSH TRUCK CENTER, HOUSTON TX $154,830.00
The City Staff has reviewed the bids from the HGAC through Rush Truck Center and
recommend awarding the bid to HGAC through Rush Truck Center of Houston, Texas in the
amount of $154,830.00.
Budgetary and fiscal effect
Funds for the purchase of the new Complete Trash Unit were authorized by the City Council
in the FY 2006 Budget Fund 625-1801-533.93-00.
Staffing effect
Acceptance of this recommendation will allow the Solid Waste Division to be more efficient
in collection of dry Trash from residences, apartments and commercial facilities due to
fewer breakdowns of the trash collection equipment.
Summary
We recommend that the City Council approve the purchase of one (1) new 40 CY Complete
Trash Unit (Tow Truck/Grapple Loader/Trailer) from HGAC through Rush Truck Center of
(~~n, Texas for the total amount of $154,830.00. ~
"'-- G~e~a~ Robinson, Solid Waste Supenntendent a. Comea . . Pu ,h Wo s pr¢ to
Joseph Broussard, Purchasing Coordinator Rebecca Underh~li,ocDEisr~tDo~y~f '
PREPARED BY: DISPOSITION BY COUNCIL
Clieton Williams [ ] APPROVED [ ] OTHER (DESCRIBE)CITY SECRETARY:
APPROVED BY: ~ DATE:
CITY MANAGER