Title
Purchase of Tandem Axle Tilt Bed Trailers (Ordinance S-44513)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Fleming Trailers, Inc. for the purchase of two tandem axle tilt bed trailers via State of Arizona cooperative agreement ADSPO13-035792 in an amount not to exceed $24,200. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is requesting approval to purchase two tandem axle tilt bed trailers. The request is to replace two units, one involved in an accident and deemed a total loss, and another unit with extensive damage and high ongoing maintenance and repair costs. These units are used to transport articulating wheel loaders, which are used to pick up bulk trash from City of Phoenix residents.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, the normal procurement process was waived as the result of a Determination Memo for alternative competition to use cooperative agreement ADSPO13-035792 that was awarded on Nov. 8, 2012.
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about May 1, 2018, for the one-time purchase of two tandem axle tilt bed trailers.
Financial Impact
Expenditures shall not exceed $24,200 over the life of the contract. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.