Consideration and Approval of Cooperative Purchase Contract: Purchase of Two Skid Steer Loaders from Flagstaff Equipment Co. Inc. in the amount of $105,892.59.
 

1. Approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract with Flagstaff Equipment Co., Inc for the purchase of Two Skid Steer Loaders in the amount of $105,892.59; one tracked skid steer loader for $57,920.49, and one wheeled skid steer loader for $47,972.10; and
2. Authorize the City Manager to execute the necessary documents.

The City of Flagstaff PROSE Section relies on skid steer loaders to maintain service levels citywide. These units are primarily used for sidewalk and narrow-area snow removal, as well as maintenance and repair of FUTS trails and City parks. The City currently operates two skid steers in this role. Both have reached the end of their useful life and were reviewed by the Fleet Management Committee for replacement. Replacement of both units was approved by the Fleet Management Committee, and included in the FY 26 budget.

The PROSE Section will be utilizing the FY2025-26 budget in three accounts to purchase the skid steer loaders in the amount of $105,892.59. The accounts are:

• 001-11-155-0561-5-4401 in the amount of $50,000.00
• 001-11-155-0567-5-4401 in the amount of $50,000.00
• 055-11-158-3067-5-4433 in the amount of $5,892.59

Replacing two aging skid steer loaders will allow the PROSE Section to maintain current service levels across multiple programs. These units support critical operations including FUTS trail maintenance, parks and field maintenance, snow removal, and emergency response.

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1. Do not approve the Cooperative Purchase Contract for the purchase of two skid steer loaders from Flagstaff Equipment Co., Inc.; or 
2. Provide alternative direction to staff and discuss further with end users.

The Parks Section has long relied on skid steers to perform trail and park maintenance in areas with limited access and tight working conditions. These units are also critical for snow removal on City-owned sidewalks, particularly in narrow areas which require both compact size and sufficient power. Replacing the fleet with one tracked unit and retaining one wheeled unit will provide greater operational flexibility. The tracked unit will improve traction during snow operations and reduce wear on chains and snow tires, while the wheeled unit will remain readily available for quick deployment, including emergency response situations where putting on a trailer is not practical.

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