The Solid Waste Division FY 2015 budget includes funds to replace two front load trucks (cab and chassis), two side load trucks (cab and chassis) and two rear load trucks (cab and chassis).  All trucks are fueled by compressed natural gas.The trucks are included in the approved Equipment Replacement Plan for FY 2015.  Staff advertised for sealed bids on March 26, April 2 and 9, 2015, with a bid opening on April 14, 2015.

The Council may:

• Approve the staff recommendation to purchase the units; or
• Not approve the staff recommendation and reject all bids.  If the bids are rejected the units will not be replaced in a timely manner and the existing units will be used beyond the recommendations of the Equipment Replacement Committee and the Public Works Department.

The Solid Waste Division's FY 2015 budget includes adequate funds to replace the vehicles described.  The City received bids from Montana Peterbilt and Jack's Truck and Equipment.  The bid summary is attached.  

Staff recommends awarding the bids as follows (trade in allowance is included):

• Two Rear Load Trucks to Montana Peterbilt for $490,711.16
• Two Side Load Trucks to Montana Peterbilt for $552,505.00
• Two Front Load Trucks to Montana Peterbilt for $526,277.22

In addition, the existing trucks that will be replaced will be traded in as part of the bids that were received.  These trucks are Unit #160  Front Load Truck, Units #146 and #164 Side Load Trucks, and Units #120, #121 and # 123 Rear Load trucks.