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File #: 23-1203    Version: 1 Name: 8/7/23 - Approve Purchase of Woodchipper from Bandit Industries
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 8/7/2023 In control: City Council
On agenda: 8/7/2023 Final action: 8/7/2023
Enactment date: 8/7/2023 Enactment #: R-23-281
Title: Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Towable Woodchipper from Bandit Industries Inc. (MiDeal - NTE $129,970.00)
Attachments: 1. Bandit 21XP quote.pdf, 2. Bandit 21XP-spec sheet.pdf, 3. MIDeal #190000000301.pdf

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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Towable Woodchipper from Bandit Industries Inc. (MiDeal - NTE $129,970.00)

Memorandum

The attached resolution approves the purchase of one new Bandit 21XP towable woodchipper through the State of Michigan MiDeal cooperative purchasing program for use by the Public Works Unit of the Public Services Area.

 

This woodchipper will be used by Public Works forestry staff to aid in their day-to-day operations. They will also use this for major storm clean up when the City experiences a high volume of downed trees, limbs, and branches.

 

Bandit Industries Inc. of Remus, MI was awarded contract #190000000301 by the MiDeal cooperative purchasing program for forestry equipment.

 

Bandit Industries Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s conflict of interest and non-discrimination ordinances.

 

Budget/Fiscal Impact: Adequate funding for the purchase of this equipment is available in the FY24 Fleet Services Fund Operations and Maintenance budget.

 

This woodchipper will be placed on a 10-year replacement schedule which is consistent with our other woodchippers. Public Works will have an annual replacement cost of approximately $15,720.20 for this woodchipper.

 

Green Fleet Policy:

The Green Fleet Committee approved the need for this woodchipper, that the proposed replacement is consistent with the Green Fleet Policy and recommended the approval of this resolution. The Sustainability and Innovations Manager has concurred with the actions of the Committee.

Staff

Prepared by:                                          CJ Stegink, Fleet Supervisor

Matthew J. Kulhanek, Fleet & Facilities Unit Manager

Reviewed by:                                          John Fournier, Deputy City Administrator

Approved by:                       Milton Dohoney Jr., City Administrator

Body

Whereas, The Fleet & Facilities Unit needs to purchase one towable woodchipper for the City’s fleet;

 

Whereas, Competitive bids were received by the State of Michigan MiDeal cooperative purchasing program and Bandit Industries Inc. of Remus, MI was awarded contract #190000000301 for forestry equipment;

 

Whereas, Bandit Industries Inc. complies with the requirements of the City’s Conflict of Interest and Non-Discrimination Ordinances; and

Whereas, Adequate funding for the purchase of this equipment is available in the FY24 Fleet Services Fund Operations and Maintenance budget.

 

RESOLVED, That City Council approve the issuance of a purchase order to Bandit Industries Inc. for the purchase of one new Bandit 21XP towable woodchipper at $129,970.00;

 

RESOLVED, That funds for the purchase of this woodchipper in the amount of $129,970.00 comes from the FY24 Fleet Services Fund Operations and Maintenance budget, with funds to be available without regard to fiscal year;

 

RESOLVED, That the equipment being replaced (no. 6918) be sold at the next City vehicle auction after the equipment is removed from service; and

 

RESOLVED, That the City Administrator be authorized to take the necessary actions to implement this resolution.