Consent 1.A.1.
Regular City Council Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 12/16/2019
- TITLE
- 2020 - 4 Wheel Mechanical Broom Sweeper
- PRESENTED BY:
- David Mumford
- Department:
- Public Works
Presentation:
No
PROBLEM/ISSUE STATEMENT
Three bids were received by the Street/Traffic Division for the Public Works Department on December 3, 2019 to purchase a 2020 - 4 wheel mechanical broom sweeper. This purchase will replace the existing unit 1251, a 2009 Freightliner Elgin sweeper, that is included in the FY20 Equipment Replacement Plan (ERP).
ALTERNATIVES ANALYZED
City Council may:
- Approve purchasing the 4 wheel mechanical broom sweeper, or;
- Disapprove the purchase. The existing unit is nearing the end of its useful life.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The budgeted amount of the equipment is $274,813. The City received 3 bids for the 2020 - 4 Wheel Mechanical Broom Sweeper as shown below:
| Bidder | Net Bid | Trade In | Warranty | Total Bid |
| Titan Machinery | $247,939.00 | $51,000.00 | $2,674.00 | $199,613.00 |
| Kois Equipment | $310,965.00 | No Trade | $5,230.00 | $310,965.00 |
| Nescon | $238,000.00 | No Trade | $1,573.00 | $239,573.00 |
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the low bid and purchase the 2020 - 4 wheel mechanical broom sweeper from Titan Machinery in the amount of $199,613. This includes the trade amount of $51,000 for the current unit and the 5-year transmission/engine warranty in the amount of $2,674.