It is the recommendation of Fleet Services to purchase two (2) Toro ProCore SR72 Turf Aerators and one (1) Toro Versa-Vac Turf Sweeper in the amount of $104,826 from Professional Turf Products, L.P. through OMNIA Partners Contract No. 2017025. Fleet Services and Purchasing have reviewed multiple Cooperative Contract quotes and found this to be the best value for the City.
These units are scheduled replacements from Capital Outlay FY21-22 in Parks and Recreation. The aerators will be used to aerate the City’s 450 acres of athletic turf four to five times annually. Aeration ensures turf health by relieving soil compaction and allowing additional air and moisture to reach the root zone. The sweeper will be used to remove debris that could affect play on athletic fields ensuring a clean and safe playing surface.
The purchase of these units is necessary for the following reasons:
1. These units are essential to this department’s daily operations and are required to maintain current service levels.
2. The old units are in need of replacement. The determination for the need of replacement is based on age, usage, maintenance cost, and re-sale value. Based on these criteria, Fleet Services recommends the replacement of the above units.
3. If these units are not replaced, additional maintenance costs will be incurred. In addition, the older, aging units will limit the users’ ability to perform their duties because of increased breakdowns and additional downtime for repairs.
The City is authorized to purchase from a cooperative purchasing program with another local government or a local cooperative organization pursuant to Chapter 271 Subchapter F of the Texas Local Government Code and by doing so satisfies any State Law requiring local governments to seek competitive bids for items. (OMNIA Partners Contract No. 2017025 / City of Plano Internal Contract No. 2022-0326-O)