Title
Recommendation to Purchase Mohawk Mobile Lifts - State of Arizona Contract - ADSPO12-028150 (Ordinance S-43676)
Description
Request to authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to enter into a contract with Mohawk Automotive Lifts, to purchase two Mohawk mobile lifts for the Public Works Department in an amount not to exceed $18,000.00. Further request authorization for the City Controller to disburse all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The Public Works Department is implementing a Parts Utilization Program, through which staff will remove good used original equipment manufacturer parts from vehicles with accident damage prior to decommissioning and sale. These parts will be used to repair other vehicles, expediting repairs, decreasing vehicle downtime and lowering overall cost of repairs. Currently, there are 250 vehicles awaiting decommissioning. In order to implement this program, the Department requires two post-style mobile lifts to salvage usable parts. These lifts can support a total capacity of 10,000 pounds.
Procurement Information
Equipment pricing was obtained from the State of Arizona contract. The State contract was awarded on July 25, 2012, and will end on July 24, 2017. A determination was made, in accordance with A.R. 3.10, to utilize this cooperative contract for the referenced purchase.
Financial Impact
The purchase shall not exceed $18,000. Funds are available in the Public Works Department's budget.
Location
The mobile lifts will be used at the 22nd Avenue Service Center located at 2441 S. 22nd Ave.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Deputy City Manager Karen Peters and the Public Works Department.