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Resolution to Appropriate and Amend the FY2010 Field Operations Unit Sanitary Sewer Operating Budget and Approve the Purchase of One Mini Excavator with Trailer from Buck & Knobby Equipment Company, Inc. ITB # 4030 ($134,870.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes carry over and appropriation of $134,870.00 from the Sanitary Sewer System Fund from Fiscal Year 2009 and carries over the funds to the Field Operations Unit’s Fiscal Year 2010 budget. The resolution also authorizes the purchase of one 2009 Yanmar SV100 mini excavator at $107,181.00 and one 2009 Interstate model 50DLA 25 ton trailer at $27,689.00 for a total amount of $134,870.00 from Buck & Knobby Supply Company, Inc. of Ottawa Lake, MI with funds from the Sanitary Sewer System Fund’s fund balance.
The mini excavator will replace a 1997 backhoe being used by the Public Services Area, Field Operations Unit. The primary use for the new machine will be to repair sewer line breaks. It can also be use for water main repairs when necessary.
The mini excavator is more maneuverable, will dig deeper, and is safer to operate then the backhoe. The excavator’s ability to rotate its bucket and cab 360 degrees allows the dump truck to be positioned behind the unit, keeping equipment and personnel out of the flow of traffic.
Backhoe number 3774 has been in service for 12 years and has over 2,900 hours of use. Because of its age this backhoe is no longer reliable. This unit will be removed from service and sold at the next City auction.
The Procurement Office of the Financial Services Area solicited bids for a mini excavator with trailer and Buck & Knobby Equipment Company, Inc. was the lowest responsive bidder.
Responses to ITB # 4030 were as follows:
United Rental Did not meet specifications
Buck & Knobby Equipment Company, Inc. $134,870.00
Wolverine Tractor $140.565.00
Michigan Caterpillar $143,900.00
AIS Construction Equipment $156,562.00
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