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Memorandum CONSENT
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
TO: Mayor and Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Gregg Voxland, Finance Director
SUBJ: Light Truck Purchase
DATE: November 22, 2005
Introduction
Council is requested to authorize the purchase of two light trucks as provided
in the 2006 budget.
Background
The 2006 budget contains $70,000 for the purchase of two Ford F550 trucks.
Funds are allocated in the Internal Service Fund for this purchase. These
trucks are for the Street and Park Departments. Contractor type boxes from
previous trucks will be installed on these trucks at approximately $1,500 each
for new hydraulic pumps. These trucks will replace two 1998 GMC 3500 trucks.
One was sold at auction due to engine problems and the other will be sold at
auction next summer also due to engine problems.
The Minnesota State contract for these vehicles was awarded as shown below.
Staff has just been notified that purchase order cut-off is 12/2/2005. Options
listed are as requested by the department and are at manufacturer-to-dealer
invoice pricing. Additional cost will be registration and license.
Ford F550 4X2
Street and Park Departments
Base bid $23,279.80
Contract options:
Diesel Engine 3,800.00
PTO Provision 200.00
Trailer Tow Command 184.00
Shop Manual (1) 185.00
Total - Each $27,648.80
Alternatives
1. Buy unit as per above.
2. Modify options.
3. Re-bid unit on our own.
4. Do not buy trucks this year.
Recommendation
Alternative number 1.
Action Requested
Move to authorize the purchase of a two utility trucks from Elk River Ford in
the amount of $55,112.60 in accordance with Minnesota State Cab/Chassis
~ct #435320.
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Finance Director
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