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Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Consolidated Disposal Systems, Inc. for the purchase of a commercial front loader in the amount of $199,713.
Environmental/Public Works
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Item Summary:
Invitation to Bid #09-274M was issued for the acquisition of a commercial front loader. Ten bids were received ranging from $186,440 to $223,413. Consolidated Disposal Systems, Inc. (Bid #3) was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $199,713.
This purchase will replace Commercial Unit #4099-019, a 1999 Volvo WX64 Front Loader, which meets the criteria established for the City's Vehicle Replacement guidelines.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On November 9, 2009 the Public Safety & Public Works Committee recommended placing this item on the November 16, 2009 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Funding to purchase the new vehicle was approved in the FY10 Budget in the amount of $256,924 and is available in the Sanitation Fund (540), Cost Center 451D, Account 542200 and project 06ENV002.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental