HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.B.2. Approval of Purchase of Two Cab and Chassis for Single Axle Dump Trucks 9 .E3. ,
CITY OF SHAKOPEE CONSENT
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Michael Hullander, Public Works Superintendent
DATE: September 18, 2012
SUBJECT: Purchase two Single Axle Cab & Chassis for the Street Division.
ACTION SOUGHT:
Authorize staff to purchase two single axle cab and chassis from Boyer International for the price of $168,184.50.
The funds to be expended from the internal service equipment fund.
INTRODUCTION:
Public Works has identified in the 2013 Capital Equipment Budget the need to replace unit # 106 & 107, both are
1998 Ford L8511 Dump Trucks. Staff has budgeted $420,000.00 for this purchase.
BACKGROUND:
The State Contract for the purchase of these units expires on October 1, 2012. The next contract is expected to be
released in January or February of 2013 with an anticipated increase of 3 to 5 percent. The tier four emissions
increase is not expected until the 2014 contract. Staff is requesting council approve the purchase of the two cab
and chassis at this time to realize a possible savings of $5,000.00 to $8,500.00. The box, hoist, front plow, side
plow, under -body plow, salt spreader and spreader controls are a separate state contract and will be brought to
council at a later date. There is a 45 day build -out on the cab and chassis and delivery will be late November or
early December. The payment for this purchase will be in 2012, the box, hoist, etc. will be paid for in 2013.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Authorize staff to purchase two single axle cab and chassis from Boyer International for the price of
$168,184.50.
2. Deny the request.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff recommends alternative number one.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Authorize staff to purchase two single axle cab and chassis from Boyer International for the price of $168,184.50.
The funds to be expended from the internal service equipment fund.
Michae Hullander
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Public Works Superintendent