Res 137-2014 12/2/2014RESOLUTION NO. _R 137-2014__
Resolution authorizing award of bid for the purchase of four 60”
Toro mowers from the low bidder Longhorn, Inc., in the amount of
$48,292.00; or to the local bidder Berend Turf & Tractor in the
amount of $50,260.00
WHEREAS, the City advertised and requested bids for the purchase of four 60”
Toro ZTR mowers; and
WHEREAS, the City has reviewed the bids from the low bidder, Longhorn, Inc.,
in the amount of $48,292.00 ; and the local bidder Berend Turf & Tractor in the amount
of $50,260.00, and find both acceptable; and
WHEREAS, Local Government Code Section §271.9051 …..allows a municipality to award a
bid that is within five percent of the lowest bid price received to the bidder whose principal place of
business is in the municipality if the governing body of the municipality determines, in writing, that the
local bidder offers the municipality the best combination of contract price and additional economic
development opportunities for the municipality created by the contract award, including the employment
of residents of the municipality and increased tax revenues to the municipality….. .
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:
Four (4) Toro ZTR mowers form the local bidder Berend Turf & Tractor in
the amount of $50,260.00.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of December, 2014.
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M A Y O R
ATTEST:
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City Clerk