Department: Resource Management
Staff Contact: Shawn Reynolds/Mary Jaeger/Amy Tharnish
Subject: Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to American Equipment Co. for the replacement and installation of vehicle bodies for 2019 City’s fleet.
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Item Description:
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Acceptance of bids and consideration of award of contracts to American Equipment Co. for the replacement and installation of vehicle bodies for 2019 City’s fleet..
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Summary:
American Equipment submitted a quote through Kansas City, Missouri Contract# EV2260 for the purchase and installation of four (4) bodies to be installed onto the following:
• Items #1 and 2: On April 2, 2019, the Council authorized the purchase of the cab and chassis for two vehicles in the amount of $112,252.00. Actual cost for the cab and chassis for both vehicles totals $55,784.00 and the body for both vehicles with American Equipment is $69,194.00. The total cost for both vehicles is $123,978.00. These are replacement vehicles and will be used by the Police Department for the Animal Control Unit.
• Item #3: On April 2, 2019, the Council approved the purchase of the cab and chassis in the amount of $85,597.00. The body for this vehicle is $89,344.00, total vehicle cost is $174,941. This is a replacement and will be used by the Public Works for Street Maintenance.
• Item #4: On April 2, 2019, the Council approved the purchase of the cab and chassis in the amount of $85,597.00. The body for this vehicle is $89,344.00, total vehicle cost is $174,941. This is a replacement and will be used by the Public Works for Utility Maintenance.
Staff recommends award to American Equipment for the purchase of vehicle bodies to be installed on the replacement vehicles for Animal Control, Public Works Street Maintenance and Utility Maintenance.
The two (2) 1 Ton Pickups (Animal Control Units) are fully amortized and have paid $121,931 through lease fees into the VERF.
The Dump Bodies (Public Works) are fully amortized and have paid $188,295 through lease fees into the VERF.
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Financial Impact:
$247,882 for the purchase of vehicle bodies. Funding will come from the Vehicle Equipment Replacement Fund
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Action Needed:
Award of contract to American Equipment Co. for the replacement and installation of four (4) vehicle bodies.
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Attachment(s):
A. Quotes