AWARD PURCHASE OF NEW CITY VEHICLE – HI-LIFT TRUCK

 

Recommendation:

It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Award the purchase of a new City hi-lift truck with utility bed for the Public Works Department to Altec Industries, Inc. of Dixon, California, in the amount of $124.488.36; and
2. Authorize Staff to issue the appropriate purchase documents as required.

 

Background:

A total of $125,000 has been allocated in the current budget for replacement of this vehicle.

715-2601 Street Lighting/Landscaping/Medians

YEAR	MAKE/MODEL	LICENSE	REPLACEMENT	AMOUNT IN REPLACEMENT FUND
1980	Ford Hi-Lift Truck	E747912	Altec TA41M Hi-Lift Truck	$125,000

 

Analysis:

The current hi-lift truck no longer meets OSHA testing and certification standards. Staff, therefore, recommends the purchase of the noted vehicle piggybacked with an order placed by the County of Los Angeles. This vehicle will have a 50-foot working height, a two-man bucket and articulating/telescoping arms. The gross vehicle weight is also designed to permit driving of the vehicle by anyone holding the standard class C driver’s license. The current hi-lift truck was used for street lighting repairs, traffic signals, banners, tree trimming and special events. There is a 270-day lead-time for this vehicle.

 

Fiscal Impact:

Funds in the amount of $125,000 were allocated in the current (FY 00-01) budget for replacement of this vehicle.

 

Alternatives:

1. Approve the appropriation of needed funds, accept the piggyback purchase method and award the purchase to Altec Industries, Inc.
2. Re-bid the vehicle, delaying delivery.

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