Res 076-2025 purchase of two (2) 35-foot low floor diesel buses 07/15/2025 Resolution No. 76-2025
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 $1,361,532.00
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 ,361 ,532.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of July, 2025.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
City Clerk