CC MEETING: November 18, 2025
DATE: November 6, 2025
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Dwayne Bianco, Director of Fleet and Facilities
Shannon Hicks, Assistant City Manager
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Consider Authorizing The City Manager To Approve A Contract For The Purchase Of Six Ford F-150 Trucks From Silsbee Ford Through An Interlocal Agreement With The TIPS Purchasing Cooperative In An Amount Not To Exceed $362,734.58.
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BACKGROUND:
Fleet Services recommends the purchase of three F-150 crew cab trucks assigned to the Fire Rescue department and three F-150 extended cab trucks assigned to the Engineering department from Silsbee Ford. The current units are all 2015’s and are being retired based on the Fleet policy of age, mileage and maintenance.
These replacement units will be F-150’s in various configurations that fit the needs of the departments. These units will be replaced after discussions with the two departments and adjusting the builds to fit their current needs.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The vehicle will be purchased using previously approved funds in the Fleet Replacement budget.
QUOTE:
Silsbee Ford (via TIPS):
Engineering Department Vehicles (3) $139,457.91
Fire Rescue Department Vehicles (3) $190,300.80
Contingency if needed: $ 32,975.87
Total $362,734.58
ACCOUNT UNIT ACCOUNT BUDGET AMOUNT
Fleet Replacement Mobile Equipment $ 362,734.58
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
Purchasing vehicles such as these ensures that City employees have the resources necessary to do their job, which is a City Council strategic goal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract for the purchase of six Ford F-150’s in various configurations from Silsbee Ford in an amount not to exceed $362,734.58 through an interlocal agreement with the TIPS purchasing cooperative. This amount includes a 10% contingency if needed.