Memorandum
City of Lawrence
Public Works
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TO: |
Charles F. Soules, P.E., Public Works Director |
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FROM: |
Robert Aaron, Fleet Manager |
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CC: |
Tammy Bennett, Assistant Public Works Director Kathy Richardson, Solid Waste Division Manager |
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DATE: |
March 2, 2015 |
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RE: |
Authorize purchase of two (2) Rear load trucks |
Background
The Solid Waste Division outlined in the 2015 budget process the replacement of two (2) rear load refuse trucks. The Solid Waste Division has scheduled the replacement of two (2) older trucks that have been accumulating high repair costs and are at the end of their usable service to its operation. The equipment replacement schedule is based on age, mileage, hours of use, and cost of maintenance and upkeep. Bids were requested under the City’s purchasing policy.
Project Description
The Solid Waste Division received the following Bids for two (2) rear load refuse trucks, less trade, for units #450 and #456.
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Vendor |
Chassis |
Body |
Net Price |
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American Equipment Co. |
International |
EZPack |
$279,160.00 |
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Elliott Equipment Co. |
International |
NewWay |
$261,526.00 |
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Elliott Equipment Co. |
Freightliner |
NewWay |
$258,298.00 |
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Truck Component Services |
International |
LoadMaster |
$259,076.00 |
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Truck Component Services |
Freightliner |
LoadMaster |
$255,716.00 |
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Westfall Odell |
Mack |
NewWay |
$277,970.00 |
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Armor Equipment |
Mack |
Heil |
$257,589.20 |
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Armor Equipment |
Freightliner |
Heil |
$236,120.00 |
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Armor Equipment |
International |
Heil |
$242,346.80 |
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Downing Sales & Service |
Mack |
Pak-Mor |
$212,000.00 |
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Downing Sales & Service |
Freightliner |
Pak-Mor |
$190,532.00 |
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Downing Sales & Service |
International |
Pak-Mor |
$194,388.00 |
Staff Recommendation
Central Maintenance and Solid Waste staff recommend the purchase of two (2) rear load refuse body trucks from Downing Sales & Service for $190,532. The Solid Waste Division currently has several of these bodies and is happy with the performance. Central Maintenance and Solid Waste have determined these units to be the most advantageous for the city operation.
Funding
Funding was approved in the 2015 budget process.
Action
Award the bid for two (2) rear load refuse body trucks for the Solid Waste Division to Downing Sales and Service, for a total of $190,532.