Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid 2026-004 “Heavy Duty Vocational and Dump trucks for Webb County” to the lowest responsible bidder Volvo and Mack Trucks of Waco in an amount not to exceed $455,135.00 (Qty. 1 – 2027 Mack Pinnacle P64R Dump Truck and Qty. 2 – 2027 Mack Pinnacle P64T Tractors w/Wet Kit) pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter C. Section 262.0

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Discussion and possible action to award Invitation to Bid 2026-004 “Heavy Duty Vocational and Dump trucks for Webb County” to the lowest responsible bidder Volvo and Mack Trucks of Waco in an amount not to exceed $455,135.00 (Qty. 1 – 2027 Mack Pinnacle P64R Dump Truck and Qty. 2 – 2027 Mack Pinnacle P64T Tractors w/Wet Kit) pursuant to the Texas Local Government Code; Sub-Chapter C. Section 262.021 (Competitive Bidding in General) and any other matters incident thereto. [Account #2007-7150-001-470000 (Road & Bridge Fund-Road Maintenance General-Administration-Capital Outlay)] Issue: Currently there are 2 - dump trucks and 3 - semi-tractors that will be retired from the Road and Bridge Fleet.  These Units will serve as replacements.  There is only funding for 1 New Dump Truck and 2 Semi Tractors due to other ongoing projects that will be expensed from the Capital Outlay account under the Road and Bridge Department. Solution: Consideration to award to the lowest and responsible bidder Volvo and Mack Trucks of Waco.  A total of 5 bids were submitted in response to the public bid solicitation posted.  Low Bidder is also offering a 5 year/300K mile engine plan and exhaust warranty for an additional $4,900.00 per chassis. Result: If approved, orders will be initiated and the estimated time for delivery is 90 days for the semi- tractors and 120–150 days for the dump truck.

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.