Fleet Services requests the ratification of the purchase of one (1) 4x4 Crew Cab Bucket Truck in the amount of $185,000 from Ring Power.
This unit is an unforeseen, unscheduled, emergency replacement of a bucket truck assigned to Traffic that was damaged beyond repair in an accident that occurred on May 17, 2023. The Traffic division of Public Works has a fleet of nine bucket trucks used in the maintenance and repair of traffic signals. Fleet Services has investigated the replacement of this vehicle and has found the estimated lead time for a new bucket truck is two years. Fleet Services has found a truck that meets Traffic’s needs that is available now. Fleet Services moved forward with the purchase to expedite the delivery of the bucket truck.
The purchase of this unit is necessary because the damaged truck could not be repaired and the truck is essential to this department’s daily operations to maintain current service levels.
Fleet Services requests ratification of the expenditure of $185,000, which was necessary to maintain the Traffic Division’s operations.
The City is exempt from the competitive bid process for this purchase as allowed by Texas Local Government Code Chapter 252 Subchapter B Section 252.022(a)(3). (City of Plano Internal Contract No. 2023-0656-O)