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MEMORANDUM cr yi
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
Bruce Loney, Public Works Director 11 S Ir IT
FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: May 18, 2010
SUBJECT: Purchase of Grass Rig for Fire Department.
INTRODUCTION:
Council is requested to authorize the purchase of a Grass Rig for the Fire Department as provided in the 2010
budget.
BACKGROUND:
The 2010 budget includes a budget estimate of $75,000.00 for the purchase of a Grass Rig for the Fire
Department. The purchase will replace unit #9570 a 1996 Chevy Grass Rig that is recommended to be declared
surplus and sold by the Fire Department. This memo addresses the purchase of the pickup utilizing State
Contract #443070 with two quotes received for the purchase of the Grass Pak including set -up.
Staff is recommending purchasing a 2010 Ford F350 4x4 -Crew Cab with 8' box and Diesel engine from
Midway Ford for the State Contract Price of $32,894.54.
Staff is also recommending purchasing a Grass Pak, Warning Lights and Siren with set -up using the low quote
from Foreman Fire Service & Repair for the price of $45,700.00.
The combined purchases equate to a total purchase price of $78,594.54.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize the purchase.
2. Deny the purchase.
3. Table for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION•
Staff recommends alternative number 1.
ACTION REOUESTED:
1. Move to authorize the purchase of one Ford F350 pickup from Midway Ford using State Contract
#443070 for the purchase price of $32,894.54.
2. Move to authorize the purchase of one Grass Pak and set -up using the low quote from Foreman Fire
Service and Repair for the purchase price of $45,700.00.
3. Move to declare Unit #9570 a 1996 Chevy Grass Rig as surplus equipment for disposition by the Fire
Department.
Michael Hullander
Public Works Superintendent