Res 146-2023 Purchase two 35-foot low floor diesel buses from Gillig LLC 12/05/2023 Resolution No. 146-2023
Resolution authorizing the purchase of two (2) 35-foot low floor diesel
buses off the State of Washington Contract to Gillig LLC in the amount
of $1,191,410.00
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 two (2) 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 two 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 two (2) 35-
foot, low floor, diesel buses with Gillig LLC through State of Washington contract in the
amount of$1 ,191 ,410.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 5th day of December, 2023.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk