Title
Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Compact Excavator from AIS Construction Equipment Corporation (MiDeal Contract #071B7700090; $49,261.52)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one new John Deere 35G Compact Excavator at a total cost of $49,261.52 from AIS Construction Equipment Corp. through the State of Michigan MiDeal cooperative purchasing program (contract #071B7700090) for use by the Public Services Area, Public Works Unit.
The compact excavator listed in this resolution will replace an existing 2005 Vermeer trencher (#4782) which is used by the Signs & Signals unit. The Signs & Signals unit requested to replace the trencher with a compact excavator to reflect the changes in how they operate. These days, underground conduit and cabling is installed using directional boring equipment instead of long open trenches. A compact excavator maximizes flexibility by allowing bore pit excavations, open trenching if needed, and other excavation functions. The compact excavator is about 30% less expensive than a replacement trencher.
AIS Construction Equipment Corporation was awarded contract #071B7700090 by the State of Michigan MiDeal cooperative purchasing program for Construction Equipment. The City of Ann Arbor is a member of MiDeal.
Adequate funding for the purchase of this equipment has been budgeted in the approved FY 17 Fleet Services operations and maintenance budget.
AIS Construction Equipment Corp. complies with the requirements of the City's non-discrimination ordinances.
Staff
Prepared by: Matthew J. Kulhanek, Fleet and Facilities Unit Manager
Reviewed by: Craig Hupy, Public Services Area Administrator
Approved by: Howard S. Lazarus, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, The Fleet & Facilities Unit needs to purchase replacement equipment for the City's fleet;
Whereas, Competitive bids were received by the State of Michigan MiDeal cooperative purchasing program;
Whereas, AIS Construction Equipment Co...
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