Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of four (4) vehicles from Silsbee Toyota (TIPS Contract No. 240901-Transportation Vehicles) in an amount not to exceed $152,425.15 for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program and any other matters incident thereto. [Accoun

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Discussion and possible action to authorize the purchase of four (4) vehicles from Silsbee Toyota (TIPS Contract No. 240901-Transportation Vehicles) in an amount not to exceed $152,425.15 for the Community Supervision and Corrections Department pursuant to Sections 271.101 and 271.102 of the Texas Local Government Code, Cooperative Purchasing Program and any other matters incident thereto. [Account Numbers: 2775-4020-001-470000 (CJAD Basic Supervision Funding-Basic Supervision-Administration-Capital Outlay); 2775-4020-001-462605 (CJAD Basic Supervision Funding-Basic Supervision-Administration-Fuel & Lubricants)] Quantity Year Description Unit Cost Ext. Cost 1 2027 Toyota Sienna $45,751.25 $45,751.25 2 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid $35,648.80 $71,297.60 1 2027 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid $35,376.30 $35,376.30 Total Cost $152,425.15 Issue: The Webb & Zapata County Community Supervision and Corrections Department (CSCD) is requesting the purchase of four (4) vehicles to replace aging units within the department’s existing fleet and to ensure reliable transportation for departmental operations. CSCD vehicles are utilized by officers and staff to conduct field visits, transport clients, when necessary, attend court and other official proceedings, travel between department locations, and perform other duties related to the supervision of individuals under community supervision. The replacement of older fleet units will assist the department in maintaining safe and reliable vehicles for these essential operations. Solution: Consideration to authorize the cooperative pricing proposal for the requested units. CSCD will utilize CJAD Basic Supervision funds for the purchase of the vehicles and is requesting that Webb County continue to provide automobile insurance coverage for the units through the County’s general fund, consistent with the existing arrangement for CSCD vehicles. Result: If approved, the Purchasing Agent will order the units as per final directive by the Webb County Commissioners Court. Quantity Year Description Unit Cost Ext. Cost 1 2027 Toyota Sienna $45,751.25 $45,751.25 2 2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid $35,648.80 $71,297.60 1 2027 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid $35,376.30 $35,376.30 Total Cost $152,425.15

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 4.9/10). 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.