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27. • GeneralCity of El Paso (El Paso County)

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0237 Caterpillar Proprietary Parts and Service to Wagner Equipment Co. the sole source and authorized distributor of the Caterpillar proprietary parts and service for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $5,250,000.00. Supplier wil

Presented in: City of El Paso City Council Meeting on 2026-07-21
Meeting Agenda PDF

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 2.7/10 Impact Weight
PASSED (8 - 0)
“Approve”
ABSENT
AC
Alejandra Chávez
City Representative, District 1
YES
IN
Ivan Niño
City Representative, District 5
YES
AF
Art Fierro
City Representative, District 6
YES
CC
Chris Canales
City Representative, District 8
YES
JA
Josh Acevedo
City Representative, District 2
YES
DM
Deanna Maldonado-Rocha
City Representative, District 3
YES
CB
Cynthia Boyar Trejo
City Representative, District 4
YES
LL
Lily Limón
City Representative, District 7
YES

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Discussion and action on the request that the Director of Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing be authorized to issue Purchase Order(s) for Solicitation 2026-0237 Caterpillar Proprietary Parts and Service to Wagner Equipment Co. the sole source and authorized distributor of the Caterpillar proprietary parts and service for a term of three (3) years for an estimated amount of $5,250,000.00. Supplier will be required to provide an updated sole source letter and affidavit each year. Department: Streets & Maintenance Award to: Wagner Equipment Co. City & State: Aurora, CO Item(s): Caterpillar Proprietary Parts and Service Term: 3 Years Option Term: N/A Total Contract Time: 3 Years Annual Estimated Award: $1,750,000.00 Term Estimated Award: $5,250,000.00 Option Term Estimated Award: N/A Total Estimated Award $5,250,000.00 Account(s) 532 - 3600 - 531210 - 37020 - P3701 (Parts) 532 - 3600 - 531250 - 37020 - P3701 (Services) Funding Source(s): Internal Service Fund District(s): All Purchasing & Strategic Sourcing and Streets and Maintenance Departments recommend a non-competitive award under Local Government General Exemption: Section 252.022 - (7) a procurement of items that are available from only one source, including: (D) captive replacement parts or components for equipment; It is requested that the City Manager be authorized to establish the funding sources and make any necessary budget transfers and execute any and all documents necessary for execution of this award.

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.7/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.