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Read. Follow. Verify.City Contract for Vehicle Fluids and Parts
Record date · May 28, 2026
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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.
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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.
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