CC MEETING: January 9, 2024
DATE: January 2, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Dwayne Bianco, Director of Fleet and Facilities
Marc Guy, Assistant City Manager
Title
Consider Approval Of The Purchase Of One Peterbilt Concrete Mixing Truck For The Public Works Department From Rush Truck Center Through An Interlocal Agreement With The BuyBoard Purchasing Cooperative In An Amount Not To Exceed $230,622.00
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BACKGROUND:
Fleet Services is recommending the purchase of one Peterbilt Model 548 concrete mixing truck assigned to the Public Works Department. The vehicle is an addition to the fleet to help with street repairs. This vehicle will be used daily by Public Works staff in the city. This vehicle was approved in the FY 2023-24 budget.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
The vehicle will be purchased using previously approved budget funds in the Public Works Department.
QUOTE:
Rush Truck Center (via BuyBoard): $219,640.00
Contingency funds (if needed) $ 10,982.00
Total $230,622.00
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
Purchasing vehicles such as this ensures that City employees have the resources necessary to do their job, which is a City Council strategic goal.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends City Council approval of the purchase of one Peterbilt concrete mixing truck from Rush Truck Center in an amount not to exceed $230,622.00 through an interlocal agreement with the BuyBoard purchasing cooperative. This amount includes a 5% contingency fee, if needed.