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Consider and take action on a resolution authorizing the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 308 07A Mini Excavator from Mustang CAT through the FEMA Public Assistance Grant DR-4332 for Hurricane Harvey in an amount not to exceed $158,238.00 (Director of Public Works)
Background:
Approval of this resolution will authorize the purchase of a Caterpillar Model 308 07A Mini Excavator from Mustang CAT through the FEMA Public Assistance Grant DR-4332 for Hurricane Harvey in an amount not to exceed $158,238.00.
On April 5, 2022, the City issued Bid No. 22-019 Mini Excavator for this item. Two (2) responses were received on April 28, 2022 from: Mustang CAT ($158,237.75) and Bobcat of Houston ($118,631.99). Bobcat of Houston did not meet specification on two key features: variable angle boom and low-ground pressure tracks (wide-tracks). Further details are included in Attachment 5. These two key features are critical for access to remote/confined work areas.
In 2017 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) made available Public Assistance funding for jurisdictions that reside in a presidentially declared disaster area. As Galveston and Harris counties have both received such a declaration, the City of League City is eligible for up to 90% of disaster related costs to be reimbursed in the form of a Public Assistance Grant. Eligible expenses include emergency protective measures, debris removal and monitoring, and permanent work for facilities and equipment damaged or lost as a direct result of the storm. The grant is designed to allow applicants to return their infrastructure to pre-storm conditions. When returning to pre-storm conditions is not possible, the grant also allows proposed recipients to submit alternate projects within the Grant’s approved criteria, subject to FEMA approval.
The City’s initial application (PW 06692/project number 9876) was written in the amount of $321,925.15, which included hazard mitigation costs of $14,828.38, for repa...
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