HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.C.2. Advertise for Bids for Purchase of Air-boat and Trailer Consent Business 4. C. 2•
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TO: Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Mike Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: 06/17/2014
SUBJECT: Advertise for Bids for Purchase of Air-boat and Trailer (E)
Action Sought
Motion to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the purchase of one new Air-boat and Trailer for
the Fire Department.
Background
The Fire Department identified a need in the 2013 Capital Equipment Budget to replace the 1999
Air-boat and Trailer. The Air-boat is used for water rescues, diving and ice rescues. The existing
Air-boat is no longer manufactured and parts are no longer available. Fire Department Staff has
been researching this purchase since 2012 and is now in the process of writing specifications and
is requesting to advertise for bids for this purchase. This purchase is not on State Contract and
needs to go out for bids. Staff estimated $165,000.00 for this purchase.
Recommendation
Staff recommends council approve advertising for Bids for this purchase.
Budget Impact
Funding to be expended from the Capital Equipment Internal Service Fund.
Relationship to Vision
E. Deliver effective and efficient public services by a staff of well-trained, caring, and
professional employees.
Requested Action
Motion to authorize staff to advertise for bids for the purchase of one new Air-boat and Trailer for
the Fire Department.
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