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| TO: | City of New Port Richey City Council | | FROM: | Robert M Rivera, Public Works Director | | DATE: | 11/21/2017 | | RE: | Utility Service Truck with Crane Purchase - Sewer Collections Division |
REQUEST:
The action requested of City Council is to review and consider the approval of the attached proposal from Alan Jay Fleet Sales in the amount not to exceed $85,744.05 for the purchase of one F550 Utility Service Truck with Crane attachment. The Alan Jay Fleet Sales pricing is in accordance with the National Auto Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) Bid No. 2018-120716-NAF. Approval of the contract is in accordance with the City Finance rules and regulations.
DISCUSSION:
This type of vehicle is used by Sewer Collections Division maintenance staff for routine repairs and emergency repairs such as lift station pump removal, lift station pump installations, large pipe and valve removal and replacement, as well as loading and unloading of large pieces of equipment used in several types of maintenance and repairs of the utility system. The existing 2003 utility service truck with crane attachment is 15 years old and has served its useful life. Maintenance cost have escalated, the trucks underbelly frame is out of alignment due to the heavy lifting of materials over the last 15 years, the air condition system is defective, and the transmission is in need of a major overhaul. Subsequent to the Fleet Maintenance Supervisors condition review, a recommendation of replacement has been submitted to the Department Head.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the purchase is recommended.
BUDGET/FISCAL IMPACT:
This piece of equipment is budgeted in the 2017-2018 Capital Equipment/Improvement Plan for the Sewer Collections Division Account No. 401-0113-535-64-15. | | | |