Title
Purchase of Two MicroTraxx Loaders (Ordinance S-48311)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into contract with Rohmac, Inc. to purchase two MicroTraxx loaders for cleaning culverts and other areas. Further request to authorize the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item. This item will have a total amount of up to $254,071.
Report
Summary
Rohmac, Inc. is the producer and sole distributor of the remote controlled MicroTraxx track loader. This equipment allows City personnel to clean culverts and other areas that are difficult to maneuver. It removes debris in an efficient manner, and keeps workers from having to encounter potentially hazardous material in a confined space. It is the only loader of its size and capability available on the market today.
Procurement Information
In accordance with Administrative Regulation 3.10, normal competition was waived as a result of a determination memo, citing sole source. Rohmac, Inc. is the sole source for the MicroTraxx remote control track loader in the world. Below is the price of one MicroTraxx:
MicroTraxx: $115,487 (including tax)
Contract Term
This item will be for the one-time purchase of two MicroTraxx loaders, starting on or about Council approval, Feb. 2, 2022.
Financial Impact
This contract will have a one-time total amount of up to $254,071.
Funding is 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.