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Consent   1.B.3.
Regular City Council Meeting
Meeting Date:
09/28/2020
TITLE
Two 2021 37,000 G.V.W. Single Axle Trucks with Dump/Sander/Plow
PRESENTED BY:
Jennifer Duray
Department:
Public Works
Division:
Street/Traffic

RECOMMENDATION

Staff recommends that the City Council accept the low bid and purchase the two 2021 37,000 G.V.W. single axle trucks with dump/sander/plow from I-State Truck Center in the amount of $322,264.00. This includes the trade amount of $2,000 and the 5-year transmission/engine warranty in the amount of $2,797 each.

BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)

One bid was received by the Public Works Street/Traffic Division on September 15, 2020 to purchase two 2021 37,000 G.V.W. single axle trucks with dump/sander/plow. This purchase will replace the existing unit 1195, 1986 Ford dump truck flatbed and a new dump truck.  Both are included in the FY21 Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP) and in the FY21 budget.

ALTERNATIVES

City Council may:
  • Approve purchasing the two 2021 37,000 G.V.W. Single Axle Trucks with Dump/Sander/Plow, or;
  • Disapprove the purchase. The existing unit is nearing the end of its useful life.

FISCAL EFFECTS

The budgeted amount of the equipment is $340,000.00.  The City received 1 bid for the two 2021 37,000 G.V.W. single axle trucks with dump/sander/plow as shown below:
Vendor Net Price Trade Amt Warranty 5yr Eng/Trans Total Bid
I-State Truck Center $159,335.00x 2 =$318,670.00 $2,000.00 $2,797.00 x 2 = $5,594.00 $322,264.00

The bid is $17,736 less than the budgeted amount.  The remaining budget will be utilized for other Street/Traffic division equipment overages.