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City Contract for Vehicle Fluids and Parts

Original title: Authorize a contract for oils, greases, lubricants, and parts for all City departments with Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP d/b/a A-Line Auto Parts or Arnold Oil Company of Austin and Lubricant Product & Supplies LLC d/b/a LPS, for an initial term of one year with up to four one-year extension options in an amount not to exceed $12,444,580. Funding: $622,229 is available in the Operating Budget of multiple City departments. Funding for the remaining contract term is contingent upon available funding in future budgets.

May 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This contract authorizes the expenditure of up to $12,444,580 in taxpayer funds for vehicle maintenance supplies across all city departments over a potential five-year period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP

The company is the designated vendor for city vehicle supplies.

Lubricant Product & Supplies LLC

The company is the designated vendor for city vehicle supplies.

City Departments

All departments will utilize these vendors for vehicle maintenance and parts procurement.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

The City Council is considering a contract worth up to $12.4 million to supply oils, lubricants, and vehicle parts to all city departments. The agreement includes an initial one-year term with the option to extend for four additional years.

Key Facts

The contract has a maximum total value of $12,444,580.
The contract covers the supply of oils, greases, lubricants, and parts for all City departments.
The initial contract term is one year.
The City has the option to extend the contract for up to four additional one-year terms.
The current available funding for the contract is $622,229, sourced from the Operating Budgets of multiple City departments.
Funding for the remainder of the contract term is subject to future budget availability.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will this contract cost the city?

The contract is capped at a maximum of $12,444,580 over the potential five-year duration.

Is the full amount of the contract already funded?

No, only $622,229 is currently available in the operating budget; future spending depends on future budget approvals.

Which city departments will use these supplies?

The contract is intended for use by all City departments.

Why It Matters

This contract authorizes the expenditure of up to $12,444,580 in taxpayer funds for vehicle maintenance supplies across all city departments over a potential five-year period.

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Contingent Funding Structure

The contract authorizes a large multi-year total ($12.4M) while only securing immediate funding for a small fraction ($622k), making the long-term commitment dependent on future budget cycles.

Arnold Oil Company of Austin LP Lubricant Product & Supplies LLC

Connected Entities

organizationArnold Oil Company of Austin LP“Contractor doing business as A-Line Auto Parts”Map →

organizationLubricant Product & Supplies LLC“Contractor doing business as LPS”Map →

Sources

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