Title
Approval for the Mayor and/or City Administrator to sign a contract with Vermeer Southeast for the purchase of a 2013 Yanmar VI0-80 excavator in the amount of $73,544.
Public Works/Environmental
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Item Summary:
Invitation to Bid (ITB) #12-362-B was issued for a mid-size excavator for the Stormwater Utility, and eight (8) bids were received ranging from $73,544 to $99,295. Vermeer Southeast was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder in the amount of $73,544. The purchase of this excavator is vital to managing the workload of the Stormwater Utility crews so that each crew can work independently of the other and get more work accomplished.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On January 15, 2013 the Public Safety and Public Works Committee recommended placing this Item on the January 28, 2013 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
Funds in the amount of $89,700 are approved and available in ORG: 50743200, OBJ: 542200, Project 82010.
Presented by:
Stuart A. Moring, P.E., Director of Public Works/Environmental