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Resolution to Authorize the Purchase of a Madvac EV Bike Lane Sweeper and Air-tow Trailer from Bell Equipment Company and to Appropriate $129,223.00 (Sourcewell - $258,445.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one new Madvac all electric LS125 Sub-Compact Sweeper Vacuum for $229,445.00 and one new Air-tow 3D-12 sweeper trailer at $29,000.00 for a total cost of $258,445.00 from Bell Equipment Company through the Sourcewell cooperative purchasing program for use by the Public Services Area, Public Works Unit, Streets operations.
The bike lane sweeper will provide surface cleaning services to the City's dedicated bike lanes. The all-electric vehicle, at only 48" wide, provides a versatile tool to the City to maintain the increasing amount of bike lanes. With a battery pack designed to operate a full eight-hour day, the unit produces no harmful emissions and operates at a significantly quieter level than a typical diesel-powered sweeper. The special drop/dump trailer allows the vehicle to be transported from the Wheeler Service Center to that day's work area. The trailer doubles as a temporary dump location when the sweeper is full, maximizing on site work time. The debris in the trailer can be dumped later when the unit returns to Wheeler at the end of the day. This unit is seasonal and is not designed for snow removal.
The initial purchase cost of this new equipment, both sweeper and trailer, will be split equally between the City and the Downtown Development Authority under a separate reimbursement agreement.
The proposed purchase enhances the City's commitment to carbon reduction. The purchase is consistent with many of the City's established sustainability efforts including the Green Fleets Policy and the A2 ZERO Plan. The sweeper will require the purchase and installation of a Level 2 electric charger at the Wheeler Service Center which is not part of this resolution.
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