Legislation Details

File #: 24-2782    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Financial Authorization Status: Passed
File created: 4/26/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/7/2024 Final action: 5/7/2024
Title: Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $100,000 for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Blue Bird Buses for Harris County for the period of May 7, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
Attachments: 1. 24-2782 Sole Source Exemption- Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP
Department: Purchasing
Department Head/Elected Official: DeWight Dopslauf

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Financial Authorization

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of a sole source exemption from the competitive bid requirements for Rush Truck Centers of Texas, LP in the amount of $100,000 for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Blue Bird Buses for Harris County for the period of May 7, 2024 - December 31, 2024, Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: Exempt - Sole Source.
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Background and Discussion:
Sole source for equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Blue Bird buses for Harris County.

Expected Impact:
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Alternative Options:
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Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
4/26/2022
206
Sole Source Award
3/14/2023
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Sole Source Award

Location:
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Precinct(s): Countywide

Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Equipment, repair parts, and/or service warranty for Blue Bird buses


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