HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.a. Vehicles and Equipment Purchases RecommendationCITY OF ROSEMOUNT
EXECUTIVE SUKKARY FOR ACTION
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: April 7, 1992
AGENDA ITEM:
Vehicles and Equipment Purchases
AGENDA SECTION:
Recommendation
Old Business
PREPARED BY:
Public Works
Ron Wasmund
Director/Building Official
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ATTACHMENTS:
MEMO
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The attached memo will explain the justification and logic used for
determining the need for the purchase of the 1992 vehicles and
equipment.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve award for equipment and re -
advertise bid for 1992 Vehicle and Equipment purchases as per Public
Works Directors memo dated April 3,1992.
COUNCIL ACTION:
TO: MAYOR McMENOMY
COUNCILMEMBERS: KLASSEN
STAATS
WILLCOX
WIPPERMANN
FROM: RON WASMUND, PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR/BUILDING OFFICIAL
DATE: APRIL 2, 1992
RE: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
At the March 2, 1992 Council meeting Staff was directed to explain and
demonstrate supporting need for the purchase of the following list of equipment
and vehicles.
One (1) Hose Reel Hydraulic & Aluminum Bed FD
One (1) 1 -Ton Full Size 4x4 Truck Chassis w/Dual Rear WheelsFD
One (1) 1/2 Ton Pickup
PW
One (1) 3/4 Ton Full Size 4x4 Pickup
PW
One (1) Full Size Cargo Van
PK
One (1) Compactor
PW
One (1) Rake 'n' Vac (Grounds & Grass Vacuum)
PK
One (1) 4 -Wheel Drive 72" High Capacity Trimming Mower
PK
One (1) Skid -Steer Loader
PW
One (1) Gas Powered Paint Sprayer for crosswalks, curbs, etc. PW
FD - Fire Department
PK - Parks & Recreation Department
PW - Public Works Department
In addition there was much discussion concerning the bids received for the skid
loader and their compliance with the specifications we had prepared for vendors
to bid from. We have reviewed the bids again with the City's Attorney and feel
that the bids still do not comply. Below I have listed the significant deviations.
Skid -Steer Loader Deviation from Specifications
SPEC'D BID
1.
Final Drive Chain
#100 H.S. #80 HK
2.
Operator Control
2 -Independent Levers Single T -Bar
3.
Engine Monitor and
LCD display of fluid n/available
4.
Sensing system
levels, pressure, temp,
etc. computerized monitoring n/available
of history of malfunctions
and instant readout of
current conditions
5.
Wheel Base
38.6" 39"
3/4 TON 4X4 PICKUP
Rebid as a package with other needed trucks. No bids received previously.
FULL SIZE CARGO VAN
Rebid as a package with other needed trucks. No bids received previously.
COMPACTOR
Award this item to Carlson Equipment in the amount of $2,049.00.
RAKE 'N' VAC
Award this item to Carlson Tractor in the amount of $8,958.00.
4 -WHEEL DRIVE TRIMMING MOWER
Award this item to Carlson Tractor in the amount of $8,454.00.
SKID -STEER LOADER
Reject all bids for the skid -steer loader and rebid using the same specifications as
originally prepared.
GAS POWERED AIR SPRAYER
Award this item to W. L. Traffic Supply in the amount of $2,967.00.00.
SNOWPLOW FOR 3/4 TON 4X4 PICKUP
Obtain competitive quotes from two or more vendors.
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Equipment Purchases
Relating to the Parks & Recreation Departments
March 31, 1992
1. RAKE 'N' VAC
This is a vital piece of equipment to the Parks & Recreation
Department. Through the use of this machine much of the grass that is
damaged and/or killed each season through heavy "clippings" can be
avoided.
Attachments are included with the vacuum to pick up glass around
shelters and general park use areas. With these attachments the machine
also becomes available for use along bike paths or walkways to pick up
trash, glass, etc..
A budget amount of $ 25,000 was listed to provide the machine that we
felt would best provide service to the city. Through investigation and
comparison we feel that the purchase of the vacuum as listed from
Carlson Tractor & Equipment for the amount of $ 8,958.00 is our most
logical purchase.
2. 4 - Wheel Drive 72" High Capacity Trimming Mower
The process of a regular replacement of our 72" mowers was developed
some 6 years ago. Rather than to continue to use the mower until there
is a very low trade in value and until the repair costs are very high
the mowers are traded in when purchasing a new replacement mower.
Approximately every 4 - 5 years the mowers are replaced.
With this trade in of our older mower and the replacement with a new
mower we are recommending to Council to purchase a 4 -wheel drive
mower. This type of mower would allow for a -much safer vehicle to trim
and mow on slopes and hills in the parks and along some of the
roadways.
3. Equipment Van
Older trucks and cars of the city are traded in and replaced with new
models. For the Parks Department we are asking Council to support the
purchase of a new equipment van.
The van would be scheduled for use by the parks maintenance person in
our department who is responsible for the irrigation repair. it would
allow the person to carry with him supplies, tools, and equipment
required to make the general repairs, and many of the major repairs
without being required to head back to the shop on a frequent basis.
The van would be used in much the same manner as a plumber would use a
van.
During the seasons where irrigation repair is not being done the
carpenter would be able to use this van for carrying some of his
supplies and equipment.
This van would save many hours of driving back and forth to the shop
from the work site. it will also replace an older vehicle now in use.