Approve lease to own purchase of four (4) 2019/2020 Peterbilt refuse collection trucks for the Solid Waste Division in an amount not to exceed $19,590.24 monthly, $235,082.88 annually, for a term of five (5) years.

The Solid Waste Division is operating with an extremely unreliable and aging fleet.The Public Works Department is seeking to purchase three (3) 2019/2020 Peterbilt 520 Side Load refuse trucks with Heil bodies and one (1) 2019/2020 Peterbilt 520 Front Load collection trucks with a Heil body from Palm Peterbilt piggybacking the Florida Sheriff's Association Contract FSA19-VEH17.0 cooperative purchasing agreement. Palm Peterbilt is the dealer selected by the bid award and KS State Bank is able to provide the lease to own financing for a term of five (5) years. Palm Peterbilt has a facility in Fort Pierce to service warranty claims.

The expense of operating with an aging fleet continues to rise year after year and the frequency of breakdowns increases as well. Because of the age, it is becoming more difficult to source the parts needed for repairs, increasing downtime and adversely affecting the delivery of quality service to the community.

By approving the requested purchase, the majority of the frontline trucks for commercial and residential collection will be new, resulting in a reduced cost to operate and improving the level of service to our customers.

The Purchasing Division has reviewed the procurement process for this item and found all terms and conditions meet the piggyback requirements of the City of Fort Pierce.

The Public Works Department recommends approval of the requested purchases.       

Staff will proceed as directed by the Commission.

Public Works Department

Purchasing Department
Finance Department
City Attorney