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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Joseph Hopp, Superintendent of Maintenance Services
DATE: March 24, 2015
SUBJECT:
Request to approve a purchase of a used 2014 Ford F550 with an Altec Electrical Aerial bucket for the Electrical Maintenance Division from Global Industries as a sole source in the amount of $91,250.00.
PURPOSE:
The purchase of this aerial bucket truck will assure that the Electrical Maintenance Division has a reliable aerial bucket truck for the maintenance and repairs to above ground light fixtures.
BACKGROUND:
The Electrical Maintenance Division has two aerial bucket trucks that are used to maintain and repair above ground electrical light assemblies. Unit 42-357 is a 2004 F550 Ford Altec aerial bucket which has been approved to be replaced in 2015. This unit has 6,997 hours of operation which relates to approximately 230,901 miles (1 hour = 33 miles DOT).
DISCUSSION:
Global Industries, located at 33 Inverness Center Pkwy, Birmingham, Alabama, has a used 2014 Ford F550 equipped with an Altec AT40G aerial bucket with a utility body. This unit was used in their rental fleet and currently Aurora is renting for $2,400 per month. Global has submitted a proposal to purchase this truck for $91,250.00 that reflects a $2,400 credit for the one month rental.
In account 215-4020-418-7510 there is $90,000.00 to fund the purchase of a replacement truck. A budget transfer will be requested if this item is approved for the Consent Agenda.
IMPACT STATEMENT:
There is no impact on other departments and/or divisions.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Approval to purchase of a used 2014 Ford F550 with an Altec Electrical Aerial bucket for the Electrical Maintenance Division from Global Industries as a sole source in the amount of $91,250.00.
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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