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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of One Asphalt Paver, One Asphalt Roller/Compactor and Two Trailers from Michigan Cat (State of Michigan MiDeal Contract) ($225,618.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one 2016 LeeBoy model 8500C asphalt paver at $141,638.00, one 2016 Caterpillar model CB34B compactor at $52,217.00, one Trail King model TK24LP tilt deck trailer at $19,783.00 and one Trail King model TKT14U utility trailer at $11,980.00 for a total of $225,618.00 through the 2016 State of Michigan's MiDeal cooperative purchasing contract (contract # 071B1300092).
The LeeBoy paver will replace a 1999 unit that has been in service for 17 years and has 2,160 hours of operation. Over its service life it has averaged over one breakdown per month and the total repair cost exceeds 300% of the original purchase price.
The Caterpillar compactor will replace a 2001 compactor that has been in service for over 14 years and has 1,266 hours of operation. Over its service life it has averaged one breakdown every two months and the total repair costs have exceeded 46% of the original purchase price.
The two Trail King trailers will be used to move the paver and compactor and will replace two 1999 trailers. The trailers have been in service for 17 years and the repair cost for each has exceeded their original purchase price by over 300% for each unit.
Both the paver and compactor will be equipped with Tier 4 diesel engines. The Tier 4 engine is the cleanest class of off road engine available. The purchase follows the goals and guidelines of the City's Green Fleet Policy.
Michigan Cat of Novi, MI was awarded Contract Number 071B1300092 by the State of Michigan, for Earth Moving and Work Zone Safety Equipment and Road Maintenance Equipment. This contract is part of the MiDeal cooperative purchasing program.
The Fleet & Facility Unit has budgeted $151,615.00 in their FY 2016 budget for these purchases. Of the remaining amou...
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