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Approval of $350,000 Annual Purchase Agreement for Construction Equipment

Original title: Approve the piggyback of the Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Solutions, RFP No. 020923/Contract No. 020923-GNR: Portable Construction Equipment with Related Accessories and Attachments, awarded to Generac Power System, Inc., and authorize purchases for an estimated annual amount of $350,000.00.

Record date · December 9, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The School Board has approved a contract to purchase portable construction equipment and accessories from Generac Power Systems, Inc. through a agreement. The board authorized an estimated annual expenditure of $350,000 for these items.

Why it matters

The school district is authorized to spend up to $350,000 annually on construction equipment through a pre-negotiated contract, which streamlines the procurement process by bypassing individual bidding for each purchase.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

School District

The district is authorized to purchase equipment from the specified vendor under the terms of the cooperative contract.

Directly affected

Generac Power Systems, Inc.

The company is designated as the authorized vendor for the district's portable construction equipment needs.

Key Facts

  • The School Board approved a 'piggyback' contract for portable construction equipment and accessories.
  • The contract is linked to Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Solutions RFP No. 020923 and Contract No. 020923-GNR.
  • Generac Power Systems, Inc. is the vendor awarded the contract.
  • The board authorized an estimated annual spending limit of $350,000.00 for these purchases.
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  • The action was recorded under file number 26-3475.
  • The item was introduced and passed during the School Board Regular Meeting on November 20, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'piggyback' mean in this context?
It means the school district is utilizing a contract already competitively bid and awarded by another agency (Sourcewell) to avoid the time and cost of conducting its own separate bidding process.
Is the district required to spend $350,000?
No, $350,000 is the estimated annual limit authorized for purchases under this contract.

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