Title
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Dump Trailer from Spector Manufacturing Inc. ($67,696.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the replacement purchase of a large dump trailer that attaches to the City’s semi tractor. The trailer is used by the Field Operations Unit for hauling gravel, spoils and asphalt materials. The new dump trailer will replace a 1993 dump trailer used in the Field Operations, Street Maintenance Unit. The trailer has been in service for 23 years.
Proposals were solicited by the City through ITB #4443. Only one proposal was received and that bid from Spector Manufacturing Inc. was the lowest responsible bidder.
The approved FY 2016 Fleet and Facility Unit and the Major Street Fund operations and maintenance budgets include adequate funds for this purchase.
Spector Manufacturing Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s non-discrimination ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Matthew J. Kulhanek, Manager Fleet and Facilities Unit
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Tom Crawford, Interim City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Fleet & Facilities Unit needs to purchase a replacement dump trailer for the City’s fleet;
Whereas, Competitive bids were solicited by the City through ITB #4443 and one bid was received on May 5, 2016;
Whereas, Spector Manufacturing Inc. of St. Clair, PA was the lowest responsible bidder to ITB #4443; and
Whereas, Spector Manufacturing Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s non-discrimination ordinances;
RESOLVED, That City Council approves the issuance of a purchase order to Spector Manufacturing Inc. in the amount of $67,696.00 for the purchase of a new SpecTec dump trailer;
RESOLVED, That funding in the amount of $49,000.00 comes from the FY 2016 Fleet and Facility Unit’s approved operations and maintenance budget with the funds to be available without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That funding in the amount of $18,696.00 comes from the FY 2016 Major Street Fund’s approved operations and maintenance budget with the funds to be available without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That the unit being replaced, no. 4801, be sold at the next City vehicle auction after delivery of the new unit; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator is authorized to take the necessary actions to implement this resolution.