Description
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.
Summary
The City of Austin has proposed legislation to authorize a contract for the supply of oils, greases, lubricants, and parts for all City departments, with a total authorization amount not exceeding $12,444,580 over a potential five-year term. The contract will be awarded to Arnold Oil Company of Austin, operating as A-Line Auto Parts and Lubricant Product & Supplies LLC. Initial funding of $622,229 is available from the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Operating Budget, with future funding contingent on availability. This contract is crucial for maintaining City-owned vehicles and equipment, ensuring they remain operational and reducing maintenance costs. It replaces an expiring contract and is sourced through a cooperative purchasing program to achieve better pricing and efficiency. Importantly