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Resolution to Approve the Purchase of a Bobcat and Attachments from Diuble Equipment Inc. (Sourcewell - $91,477.06)
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the purchase of one Bobcat UW56 for $74,893.10, one Bobcat SP13 Spreader for $5,272.88, one Bobcat 72" V-Blade for $5,102.64, and one Bobcat 68" Angle Broom for $6,208.44, for a total cost of $91,477.06 through Sourcewell government cooperative purchasing program (#020223) for use by the Community Services Area, Parks Operation Unit.
The Bobcat listed in this resolution will replace an existing 2016 Bobcat 5600T (#6600) with 2,010 hours of use and is beyond its useful life. Also being replaced is a 2014 Curtis Spreader (#6472), a 2026 Bobcat 72" V-Blade (#6404), and a Bobcat 68" Angle Broom (#6364). The Parks Operations Unit uses this Bobcat to maintain the City's parks and uses it for winter maintenance including snow and ice removal. This Bobcat will be replaced with a diesel-powered unit. There are currently no electric options on the market for this type of equipment.
Bobcat was awarded contract #020223 by the Sourcewell government cooperative purchasing program for compact construction equipment. Diuble Equipment Inc. of Ann Arbor, MI, is a dealer of record for Bobcat under this program.
Diuble Equipment 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 approved FY2027 Fleet Services Fund Operations and Maintenance budget.
This new Bobcat and attachments will be placed on a 7-year replacement schedule which is consistent with other equipment of this size. In addition to operating costs, Parks Operations will have an annual replacement cost of approximately $16,550.00, that will fund the eventual replacement of the asset.
Green Fleet Policy: The Green Fleet Committee approved the need for the replacement of this equipment, that the propo...
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