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Resolution to Approve a Sole Source Purchase Order with Revels Turf and Tractor LLC for the Purchase of a Greens Roller Manufactured by Agrimetal ($26,626.58) and Appropriate Funding ($28,696.00) (8 Votes Required)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one Greens Roller Model GR-660, manufactured by Agrimetal, for $26,626.58 for the Community Services Area, Parks, and Recreation Unit. This golf course equipment is used to maintain the city's two golf courses. During winter, it is stored indoors to prolong its life.
The new Agrimetal Greens Roller will replace the existing 2018 model (asset #6719) at Leslie Golf Course, which is now beyond its useful life as a front-line machine. Parks and Recreation have requested this machine due to its industry-leading 66" rolling width with a TriPlex roller design. This wider machine allows them to stay ahead of play and complete morning course setups efficiently. It remains towable by their vehicles and the three floating heads contour to the surface, eliminating rolling lines and ridges that smaller units cause, enhancing putting performance. The included trailer, with spring assist loading, is safer and easier for new staff to use.
Parks and Recreation will keep asset #6719 as a backup unit for the Huron Hills Golf Course and will pay the fleet the auction value to retain it.
Agrimetal is the sole manufacturer of a greens roller with the largest rolling width with a TriPlex roller design in the industry, model GR-660.
Revels Turf and Tractor LLC of Brighton, MI is the only dealer in the state that sells Agrimetal products.
Revels Turf and Tractor LLC of Brighton MI, complies with the requirements of the City's Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination ordinances.
Parks and Recreation is keeping the existing greens roller rather than selling it for its estimated auction value of $2,069.00 as a back-up roller.
Budget/Fiscal Impact: The City continues to experience significant equi...
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