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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of Two Four Wheel Drive Heavy Duty One Ton Cab and Chassis Trucks from Signature Ford (Macomb County Bid $66,724.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of two 2008 Ford F-450 four wheel drive heavy duty cab and chassis trucks for a total amount of $66,724.00 ($33,362.00 each) from Signature Ford, Perry, Michigan.
These vehicles were part of an agenda item from the February 19, 2008, City Council meeting and removed from the resolution (R-08-0087) prior to its approval. There were questions on the maintenance history of these vehicles and the reasons behind the recommendation for replacement. These two vehicles are being recommended for replacement because of their mechanical condition and the fact they don’t meet the current operational needs of the Field Operations Unit.
Mechanical Condition
These vehicles are part of the Field Operations Unit and are used in its daily Utility Field operations. Prior to the opening of the Wheeler Service Center, Utility Field vehicles were not maintained by Fleet services. The service history for each vehicle, date and work performed, was available from Field through mid-2007, but does not include actual maintenance costs. The Fleet service work history takes over in mid-2007. Both service histories are attached for your review.
The results of our evaluation and the Fleet mechanic’s inspections are as follows:
Truck number 2503 has been in service 8 years with 18,400 miles of operation. Mechanically this truck needs a new dump body and hoist. The need for a new dump body and hoist is not driven by aesthetic needs but by the structural and operational hazards the current body and hoist pose. These repairs come to an estimated cost of $9,050.00.
Truck number 2504 has been in service 8 years with 19,900 miles of operation. Mechanically this truck needs front and rear brakes, wheel bearings, and a complete new dump body. It has the potential to need replacemen...
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