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ITEM  37 City Council Memorandum      Public Works & Utilities  Memo No. ST24-005         Date: November 9, 2023 To: Mayor and Council Thru: Joshua H. Wright, City Manager Andy Bass, Deputy City Manager John Knudson, Public Works and Utilities Director From: John McFarland, Transportation Manager Subject: Purchase of Traffic Bucket Truck

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council approve the purchase of a Versalift bucket truck, from Utility Crane & Equipment, Inc., utilizing Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-TIM, in the amount of $237,285.

Background/Discussion:

The Transportation Division is responsible for the maintenance of 224 signalized intersections and over 29,515 streetlights. The Traffic Operations staff utilize a bucket truck to service the signals and streetlights. A bucket truck is a service vehicle with an aerial lift device mounted to it. The truck must carry tools, equipment, parts, and staff to the work site and provide a safe aerial lifting device that can reach the top of all city streetlights and traffic signals. Staff currently operate a 17 year old bucket truck with 181,000 miles (vehicle #06367) that the Fleet Advisory Committee (FAC) has recommended for replacement. The FAC considered the vehicle's current tasking, maintenance history, reliability, and projected cost to operate before making the replacement recommendation.

Evaluation:

Sourcewell competitively solicited and awarded a contract for Versalift bucket trucks to Utility Crane & Equipment, Inc. The city has a current agreement with Sourcewell allowing for the cooperative use of its contracts. Staff recommends cooperative use of Sourcewell Contract No. 110421-TIM, with Utility Crane & Equipment, Inc., because the requested product has performed well, Fleet Services staff is trained on repair, and the bucket truck operators are familiar with the operation. The Sourcewell contract is valid through December 27, 2025.

Fiscal Impact

Account No. Fund Name Program Name Dollar Amount CIP Funded Y/N 401.3310.6419.0000.6ST715 Capital General Fund Bucket Truck Replacement $237,285.00 Y

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