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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of an Aerial Platform Truck from D & K Truck Company Inc. (MiDeal - $177,732.00)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one 2019 Freightliner M2106 single-axle truck chassis with a Challenger 2900 aerial platform, at a total cost of $177,732.00, from D & K Truck Company for use by the Public Services Area, Public Works Unit.
D & K Truck Company Inc., Lansing, Michigan, was awarded contract #071B6600119 by the State of Michigan MiDeal cooperative purchasing program for Vehicles - Cab & Chassis.
The vehicle listed in this resolution will replace an existing 2003 Ford F-550 chassis with a Challenger aerial platform (#4612) which has 9,042 hours of use and the repair cost of which has exceeded 92% of the purchase price of the vehicle. The Public Works Unit uses this vehicle in its signs and signal maintenance operations. Staff uses the platform when installing or repairing signs within the right of way, traffic signal heads, and mast arms.
Adequate funding for the purchase of the aerial platform truck is available in the approved FY 18 Fleet Services Fund and the approved FY 18 Major Street Fund Operation and Maintenance budget.
D & K Truck Company Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s conflict of interest and 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 aerial equipment;
Whereas, Competitive bids were received by the State of Michigan MiDeal cooperative purchasing program;
Whereas, D & K Truck Company Inc., Lansing, MI, received the contract for Vehicles - Cab & Chassis from the MiDeal cooperative purchasing program;
Whereas, D & K Truck Company Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination Ordinances; and
Whereas, Adequate funds for the purchase of this equipment in the amount of $134,067.00 are available in the FY 18 approved Fleet Services Fund and in the amount of $43,665.00 are available in the FY 18 approved Major Street Fund Operation and Maintenance Budget;
RESOLVED, That the City Council approves the issuance of a purchase order to D & K Truck Company Inc. for one 2019 Freightliner M2106 single axle truck chassis with a Challenger 2900 aerial platform at a total cost of $177,732.00;
RESOLVED, That funds for the purchase of this equipment are to be available without regard to fiscal year;
RESOLVED, That the equipment being replaced (no. 4612) be sold at the next City vehicle auction held after the equipment is removed from service; and
RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement this resolution.