Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Department Head: Commissioner Tom Ramsey
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Investment Memo
Investment Memo Type: Final Investment Memo
Project Name: FY24 Precinct 3 Vehicle and Equipment Acquisition
Project ID (if applicable): FY24_CP_VEH_EQ
Vendor Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Achievement (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Managing Entity: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Incremental Authorization Requested: $1,243,371
Total Estimated Project Cost: $1,243,371
Request Summary:
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Request for approval of the Final Investment Memo for FY24 Precinct 3 Vehicle and Equipment Acquisition project for the amount of $1,243,371; and request for approval of initial commercial paper funding in the amount of $1,240,000.
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Project Description:
Harris County Commissioner Precinct 3 is pursuing funding for replacements and additions to our Road & Bridge, Engineering, and Parks divisions in conjunction with the $2.5 million non-voted commercial paper program allocated to each Commissioner Precinct.
Project Scope:
The project includes purchasing approximately eight vehicles and four pieces of large equipment for a total of $1,211,213. This price includes all charges associated with the equipment, including delivery.
Justification:
To support the operational needs of our infrastructure teams by replacing aging equipment and providing them the tools they need to better serve the public. Taking a proactive approach to modernizing our fleet enhances safety for our employees and provides long-term savings by lowering maintenance costs.
Alternatives and Engagement:
These purchases would have to be deferred to a future fiscal year, potentially leading to higher long-term costs and the other hazards of an aging fleet.
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