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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Joseph Hopp, Superintendent of Maintenance Services
DATE: April 29, 2014
SUBJECT:
Resolution to purchase a Bobcat S770 skid steer with attachments from Atlas Bobcat 490 Topsoil Dr. West Chicago, IL 60185 plus a trade-in allowance of $10,500.00 for a total amount of $56,220.00 as a sole source
PURPOSE:
The Street Maintenance Division ("Streets") uses skid steers for many of their road and forestry maintenance operations due to their versatility. These machines are smaller than a wheel loader so they can operate in tight spaces.
BACKGROUND:
Streets has two skid steers in their fleet. Unit 48-373 is a 1997 New Holland LX865 skid steer with over 3,200 hours of operation and it has been approved for replacement in the 2014 budget.
Street Maintenance Worker III ("Operators") demoed three different makes of skid steers that had similar horsepower ratings. The manufacturers and models were the Bobcat - S770, CAT - 272D, and New Holland -L230 (see attached comparison). The operators' preferred (see attached email the Bobcat S770 due to the hand controls, comfort, visibility, safety, the number of attachments that are available plus the ease of maintenance and serviceability
The Bobcat S770 Skid Steer is listed on the NJPA Contract #060311-CEC for $50,829.54. Atlas Bobcat Quotation # 9854D010791 for the identical unit with radio, freight and dealer prep is quoted at $48,441.00 which is under the NJPA contract pricing. Additional attachments include 24" asphalt planner, 74" Grapple bucket, and pallet forks for $18,279.00. The entire proposal is for a total of $66,720.00. Atlas also provided a $10,500 trade-in allowance for unit 48-373 which makes the net purchase price $56,220.00
DISCUSSION:
The in 2014 budget, account 215-4460-431.7499 there is $95,000 reserved to fund this purchase.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The purchase of a new skid steer with attachments will allow Streets to preform road and forestry maintenance more efficiently.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
I'm requesting approval to make the aforementioned purchase of a Bobcat S770 skid steer with attachments from Atlas Bobcat 490 Topsoil Dr. West Chicago, IL 60185 plus a trade-in allowance of $10,500.00 for a total amount of $56,220.00 as a sole source
cc: Alderman O'Connor, Chairman
Alderman Mervine
Alderman Bohman
Alderman Peters, Alternate
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution to purchase a Bobcat S770 skid steer with attachments from Atlas Bobcat 490 Topsoil Dr. West Chicago, IL 60185 plus a trade-in allowance of $10,500.00 for a total amount of $56,220.00 as a sole source.
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WHEREAS, the City of Aurora has a population of more than 25,000 persons and is, therefore, a home rule unit under subsection (a) of Section 6 of Article VII of the Illinois Constitution of 1970; and
WHEREAS, subject to said Section, a home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its government and affairs for the protection of the public health, safety, morals, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Street Maintenance Division uses skid steers for many of their road and forestry maintenance operations due to their versatility; and
WHEREAS, Unit 48-373 is a 1997 New Holland LX865 skid steer with over 3,200 hours of operation and it has been approved for replacement in the 2014 budget; and
WHEREAS, The 2014 budget, account 215-4460-431.7499 there is $95,000 appropriated to fund a purchase of a skid steer; and
WHEREAS, Bobcat S770 Skid Steer is listed on the NJPA Contract #060311-CEC for $50,829.54; and
WHEREAS, Atlas Bobcat Quotation # 9854D010791 is quoted at $48,441.00 which is under the NJPA contract pricing: and
WHEREAS, Additional attachments include 24" asphalt planner, 74" Grapple bucket, and pallet forks for $18,279.00; and
WHEREAS Atlas provided a $10,500 trade-in allowance for unit 48-373 which makes the net purchase price $56,220.00; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Aurora Code Section 2-335(a)(3) the desired product is provided by only one source in this situation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Aurora, Illinois, as follows: and does herby further authorize its Purchasing Director to issue the necessary orders to implement purchase of the approved Bobcat S770 skid steer with attachments from Atlas Bobcat plus a trade-in allowance of $10,500.00 for a total amount of $56,220.00 as a sole source.
PASSED AND APPROVED on ______________.
AYES ____ NAYS ____ NOT VOTING ____ ABSENT ____
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Alderman Bohman, Ward 1 Alderman Garza, Ward 2
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Alderman Mesiacos, Ward 3 Alderman Donnell, Ward 4
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Alderman Peters, Ward 5 Alderman Saville, Ward 6
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Alderman Hart-Burns, Ward 7 Alderman Mervine, Ward 8
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Alderman Bugg, Ward 9 Alderman Johnson, Ward 10
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Alderman Irvin, At Large Alderman O'Connor, At Large
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Mayor
Attachments; Skid Steer Compare, Skid Steer Email, NJPA Contract, Atlas Quotes, & Skid Steer Affidavit