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ITEM 47

City Council Memorandum Public Works & Utilities Memo No. ST25-012

Date:

October 14, 2024

To:

Mayor and Council

Thru:

Joshua H. Wright, City Manager
Andy Bass, Deputy City Manager
John Knudson, Public Works and Utilities Director

From:

Juan Martinez, Warehouse and Supply Program Manager

Subject:

Purchase of Bucket Trucks

Proposed Motion:

Move City Council approve the purchase of two bucket trucks, from Sanderson Ford, Inc., utilizing State of Arizona Contract No.CTR069471, in the amount of $457,054.19.

Background/Discussion:

The Transportation Division is responsible for 229 signalized intersections and over 28,525 streetlights. Staff utilize bucket trucks to service traffic 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 work sites and provide a safe aerial lifting device that can reach traffic signals and streetlights.

Currently, staff operate two 10-year-old bucket trucks that are reaching end of usable life (Vehicle Nos. 15119 and 15120). The Fleet Advisory Committee (FAC) has recommended these two vehicles for replacement due to their current tasking, maintenance history, reliability, and projected cost to operate.

Evaluation:

The State of Arizona competitively solicited and awarded a contract for medium and heavy-duty cabs, chassis and buses, to Sanderson Ford, Inc. The city has a current agreement with the State of Arizona allowing for the cooperative use of its contracts. Staff recommends cooperative use of this contract because the requested product has performed well, and staff is trained on repairs and familiar with its operation. The State of Arizona contract is valid through January 17, 2025.

Fiscal Impact

Account No.

Fund Name

Program Name

Dollar Amount

CIP Funded Y/N

401.3310.6419.6ST791

Capital General Fund

Large Equipment Replacement

$457,054.19