Title
Purchase of Trailer-Mounted Asphalt Melter (Ordinance S-46624)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Crafco, Inc. for purchase of one trailer-mounted asphalt melter. This contract will have a one-time expenditure of $70,000. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is responsible for the purchase of all fleet equipment within the City and seeks to purchase one trailer-mounted asphalt melter on behalf of the Street Transportation Department. This item of equipment is critical in the maintenance and repair of City streets, and is used to seal cracks in City streets to prolong their life.
Procurement Information
Request for Quote (RFQ) 20-FSD-048 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. One bid was received, with 38 vendors being emailed in regards to the solicitation. Crafco, Inc. was deemed responsive and responsible, and is being recommended with the price below for the machine:
Crafco, Inc.: $64,896.05 (excluding taxes)
Contract Term
This contract will start on or about May 20, 2020, upon Council approval.
Financial Impact
This contract will have a one-time expenditure of $70,000 for purchase of a trailer-mounted asphalt melter. Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Mario Paniagua and Karen Peters, and the Street Transportation and Public Works departments.