Res 157-2021 Purchase 3 Low Floor Diesel Buses from Gillig, LLC through the State of Washing Contract 12/07/2021 Resolution No. 157-2021
Resolution authorizing the purchase of three (3) 35-foot low floor
diesel buses off the State of Washington Contract to Gillig LLC in the
amount of$1,374,885
WHEREAS, Federal Transit Administration allows for piggybacking purchases as
indicated in Section 6.3.3 of its Best Practices Procurement Manual; and,
WHEREAS, State of Washington had solicited and contracted for buses through
Gillig Corporation; and,
WHEREAS, State of Washington has three (3) 35-foot, low floor diesel buses
remaining on its contract with Gillig Corporation; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has requested and received authorization
from State of Washington to piggyback on the purchase of three 35-foot, low floor diesel
buses that remain on its contract with Gillig Corporation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
City staff is authorized to execute all documents necessary to purchase three (3)
35-foot, low floor, diesel buses with Gillig LLC through State of Washington contract in
the amount of$1,374,885.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of December, 2021.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
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