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City Council Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:

01/07/2020

BACKGROUND

The City of Schertz (the “City”) would like to contract with Deere & Company for one new tractor (Replacement) for a not to exceed amount of $100,000.00. Deere & Company is a reputable company with great service work.

The City’s Purchasing Policy authorizes City Manager, or his/her designee, to approve and execute contracts for amounts less than $50,000 without obtaining City Council approval for such contracts. The total amount of the various purchases with Deere & Company during the 2019-2020 fiscal year will exceed $50,000 with a not to exceed $100,000.00.

Due to Deere &Company providing reliable equipment and great service work, the City staff desires to continue purchasing equipment with Deere & Company

Deere & Company are with the Texas Buy Board Contract # 529-17. This money will come from 2019-2020 budget line item 204-579-581500 Machinery/Equipment. The cost of the tractor is $70,138.56.

GOAL

To obtain approval from City Council to approve and execute contracts with Deere & Company for the purchase of a tractor at $70,138.56 and additional parts/labor for a total not to exceed of $100,000.00 for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

COMMUNITY BENEFIT

To provide the best equipment at the lowest cost for machinery to be able to maintain Right of Ways and Drainage Channels within the City of Schertz.

SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDED ACTION

Staff recommends that Council authorizes the City Manager to approve and execute contracts with Deere & Company to purchase one new tractor for $70,138.56 not to exceed $100,000.00 for the tractor and parts and labor for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

FISCAL IMPACT

One new tractor at $70,138.56 not to exceed $100,000.00 for the tractor and parts and labor for the 2019-2020 fiscal year.

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends Council approve Resolution 20-R-04.

Attachments
Resolution 20-R-04
Tractor Quote