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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ALTEC INDUSTRIES FOR A DIGGER DERRICK TRUCK FOR HUDSON PUBLIC POWER; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Executive Summary: Hudson Public Power wishes to replace this vehicle for the purpose of maintaining the electrical distribution system. This unit will replace the existing one that has reached the end of its usable life. Typically the industry standard for such vehicles range from 12 to 15 years, but due to our maintenance program we were able to extend the replacement schedule out to 18 years.
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Legislative History
Resolution No. 16-190 provided permission to seek bids for city materials, supplies, equipment, and vehicles.
Purpose & Explanation
The Digger Derrick Truck is used for many facets of maintaining the City's electrical distribution system such as setting electric poles, transformers and lifting materials. The unit being replaced has a 15 year lifecycle and has been in service for 18 years and has exceeded its useful life.
The City Administration is requesting authorization for the City Manager to enter into a purchase agreement with Altec Industries for the purchase of a replacement Digger Derrick Truck by utilizing State Bid Contract number STS 515-800425 in the amount of $220,450. The STS pricing for this vehicle is expected to increase by 4% at the end of May.
Timing Considerations
Upon authorization to proceed by the City Council, the administration will award and enter into a contract with Altec Industries, 5201 West 84th Street, Indianapolis Indiana for the above amount.
Fiscal Impact
X Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends that City Council approve this Resolution authorizing the City Manager to award and enter into a contract with Altec Industries, 5201 West 84th Street, Indianapolis Indiana for the purchase of one (1) Digger Derrick electric uti...
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