Title
One-Time Purchase of New Loader with Gannon Attachment (Ordinance S-44414)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Effem Corporation dba A to Z Rentals and Sales to purchase one New Holland U80C loader with gannon attachment in the amount of $69,555 for street and alley maintenance. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is seeking to purchase one New Holland U80C Tractor Loader with gannon attachment to replace an aging unit, which has exceeded its life cycle by 11 years. This unit will be purchased on behalf of the Street Transportation Department and will be used for maintenance and upkeep of roads and alleys, which helps the Public Works Department with trash pickup and daily sanitation routes. This equipment is used to spread asphalt millings and dustproof the base preparation for final asphalt repairs.
Procurement Information
Invitation for Bid 18-FSD-049 was conducted in accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10. Two bids were received. Both bids were evaluated and A to Z Rentals and Sales was deemed the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder.
Effem Corporation dba A to Z Equipment Rentals and Sales: $69,555
Titan Machinery, Inc.: $72,982.85
Contract Term
This contract will begin on or about April 20, 2018, for a one-time purchase of a new loader with gannon attachment.
Financial Impact
The loader with gannon attachment will have a one-time purchase amount of $69,555. Funds are available in the Street Transportation Department's budget.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Managers Karen Peters and Mario Paniagua, and the Public Works and Street Transportation departments.