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Resolution to Approve the Purchase One Four Wheel Drive Heavy Duty One Ton Cab and Chassis Truck from Signature Ford (Macomb County Bid $33,462.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one 2008 four wheel drive heavy duty cab and chassis at $33,462.00 from Signature Ford, Perry, Michigan.
This vehicle was 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 this vehicle and the reasons behind the recommendation for replacement. This vehicle is being recommended for replacement due to its mechanical condition and the fact that is does not meet the current operational needs of the Field Operations Unit.
Mechanical Condition
Vehicle 3284 is used in the Field Operations Unit for daily Utility operations. Prior to the opening of the Wheeler Service Center, Utility vehicles were not maintained by Fleet services. The service history for this vehicle, date and work performed, was available from Field through mid-2007 but does not include actual maintenance costs per individual vehicle. The Fleet service work history takes over beginning mid-2007. Both serivce histories are attached for your review.
The results of our evaluation and the Fleet mechanic’s inspections are as follows:
Truck number 3284 is a complete utility service repair truck, has been in service for 7 years and has 37,050 miles of operation. Repairs required are minor with an estimated cost of $230.00.
Operational Issues
As a utility service repair truck, 3284 is used during customer service emergency on/offs and service repairs, water main breaks, hydrant repairs, valve operations and repair, and the installation of water taps. Prior to 2007 this vehicle was used solely for customer water service duty. As the automated meter reading equipment installation is nearing completion and those service requirements are significantly reduced, ...
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