Staff recommends the City Council approves the purchase of a 2023 wheel loader from Torgerson's in the amount of $236,429 less $25,500 trade for a net amount of $210,929.

The purchase of a wheel loader is included in the approved FY23 Equipment Replacement Plan and FY23 Street and Traffic budget.  This wheel loader is needed for performing maintenance and repairs on a timely basis and will replace a unit that is 23 years old. Staff is recommending procurement of the equipment using the cooperative purchasing agreement (Sourcewell), as the pricing is similar to competitive bid pricing.  

 

City Council may:

• Approve purchasing the 2023 wheel loader through Sourcewell; or,
• Not Approve the purchase.  If the purchase is not approved, repair costs will continue to increase and rental costs and equipment downtime will be incurred. 

The Wheel Loader was budgeted in FY23 using Street Maintenance District funds.  There is sufficient budget for this purchase.