“Moved by Michael Pilkington, seconded by Jessica Walker. Council Motion: In recognizing that Don Ringler Chevrolet of Temple and Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln of Temple are local vendors that offer the City the best combinations of price and additional economic development opportunities under the City’s Local Preference Policy, I make a motion to adopt a resolution authorizing the purchase of: · Seven ½-ton regular cab pick-ups from Don Ringler Chevrolet in the estimated amount of $299,986.77 · One 1-ton regular cab pick-up from Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln in the estimated amount of $54,136.00 · One 1-ton regular cab pick-up with utility body from Don Ringler Chevrolet in the estimated amount of $72,517.37 · Two medium-size 4x4 SUVs from Johnson Brothers Ford Lincoln in the estimated amount of $78,590 · One full size 4x2 SUV from Don Ringler Chevrolet in the estimated amount of $62,394For: 5 – Timothy Davis, Jessica Walker, Zoe Grant, Michael Pilkington, Karl Kuykendall Against: 0 – Final Result: Pass Director of Purchasing and Facility Services Belinda Mattke presented this item. On February 12, 2026, bids were opened in response to Bid #13-16-26 for 17 vehicles. Four vehicles did not qualify for a local preference option and purchase was approved on the consent agenda. Mrs. Mattke stated per the City’s Local Preference Policy, for non- construction expenditures less than $500,000, Council can award a competitive sealed bid to the lowest bidder within 5% if the bidder’s principal place of business is within the City limits and Council determines that the local bidder offers the City the best combination of contract price and March 19, 2026 City Council Meeting additional economic development opportunities for the City created by the award. For Bid Package A, Council has the option to award seven vehicles to Don Ringler Chevrolet in the amount of $299,286.77, versus the low bid of $298,718.25 from Silsbee Fleet Group, Inc., a difference of $1,268.52 or 0.42%. For ”
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Consider adopting a resolution appointing members to various City Boards and Commissions. The City Council reserves the right to discuss any items in executive (closed) session whenever permitted by the Texas Open Meetings Act. Notice of Meetings: The Mayor and/or City Council have been invited to attend and/or participate in the following meetings/conferences/events. Although a quorum of the members of the City Council may or may not be available to attend this meeting, this notice is being posted to meet the requirements of the Texas Open Meetings Act and subsequent opinions of the Texas Attorney General's Office. No official action will be taken by Council. Tax Increment Financing Reinvestment Zone Number One: Board of Directors I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of this Notice of Meeting was published to the City of Temple’s website at, 3/13/2026 3:40:09 PM. City Secretary, TRMC, CMC SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS: Persons with disabilities who have special communication or accommodation needs and desire to attend this meeting should notify the City Secretary's Office by mail or telephone 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
