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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Joseph Hopp, Superintendent of Maintenance Services
DATE: February 5, 2015
SUBJECT:
To purchase a used 2014 Freightliner with a Century rollback car carrier from Zip's Truck Equipment as a sole source in the amount of $62,575.00
PURPOSE:
The purchase of this 2014 Freightliner with a Century rollback carrier will allow Equipment Services the ability to recover and transport all cars, trucks and equipment up to 25,000 lbs.
BACKGROUND:
Currently Equipment Services unit #90-996 which is a 1999 Ford F-450 tow truck has been approved to be replaced this year. This tow truck is used to recover and tow City vehicles into the shop, jump start vehicles, recover vehicles that have driven off road as well as assist other divisions with winching and /or recovery services.
DISCUSSION:
This used 2014 Freightliner with 100,584 miles is an exceptional value due to the engine and transmission are under warranty until May 2018. It is rare to find this clean of a used vehicle at this price. Drivetrains in this class of truck can last upward of 250,000 miles. This 2014 Freightliner with the Century rollback body has a list purchase price of $71,000. This truck new would cost $96,300.00
Zip's Truck Equipment, located at 316 W. Milwaukee, New Hampton, Iowa, is the largest Midwest manufacturer and sale company of recovery type of trucks. The Equipment Services current tow truck was purchased used from Zip's in July, 2002. Zip's has offered a trade-in allowance of $8,500 for unit#90-966 which makes the total purchase price $62,575 including a $75 documentation fee.
In account 120-4431-418-7510 there is $60,000 reserved to fund this purchase. A budget transfer will be submitted to cover the additional $2,575
IMPACT STATEMENT:
The purchase of a Rollback type of Car Carrier truck will assure that all vehicles and equipment under 25,000 lbs. can be recovered by Equipment Services. Additionally, this type of tru...
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