Aurora, Illinois

File #: 22-0200    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/8/2022 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/12/2022 Final action: 4/12/2022
Title: A Resolution authorizing the purchase of one replacement and one additional aerial forestry truck for the City of Aurora fleet from Altec Industries Inc. for $345,929.00.
Attachments: 1. Price Quote for a replacement 65' Aerial Truck, 2. Image of 65' foot aerial truck, 3. Price Quote for 40' Aerial Truck, 4. Truck Image, 5. Approved 2022 Decision Package
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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin

FROM: Derrick Winston, Asst. Superintendent, Fleet & Facilities Maintenance

DATE: March 8, 2022

SUBJECT:
2022 Vehicles Purchase

PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to purchase a replacement and an additional vehicle to ensure the continued readiness of the City of Aurora Fleet.

BACKGROUND:
The Fleet Maintenance Division monitors the City of Aurora fleet to identify vehicles and equipment that have met replacement criteria, are no longer cost effective to continue operating, and/or are incapable of performing intended functions. Vehicles identified for replacement are either sold, traded, or where possible, reassigned to lesser roles.

Two aerial forestry trucks are approved for purchase in the 2022 City of Aurora Budget. Unit 48-329, equipped with a sixty-five foot (65') aerial apparatus, is approved for replacement and a decision package is approved for the procurement of an additional forty foot (40') aerial forestry truck.

The City of Aurora participates in Sourcewell (formerly known as the National Joint Purchasing Cooperative) for the purchase of replacement and additional vehicles and equipment. This program bids vehicles and equipment for purchase, which allows the City to satisfy our own bidding process with less effort and use a greater purchasing power to get lower prices.

DISCUSSION:
Using Sourcewell contract 012418-ALT, Altec Industries, Inc. has proposed to supply a replacement truck equipped with a sixty-five foot (65') aerial apparatus for $186,695.00 and an additional truck, equipped with a forty foot (40') apparatus, for $159,234.00. The quotations and images of the trucks are attached.

The quoted prices totaling $345,929.00 include the two trucks along with all requested options. Vehicle graphics, communication devices, and minor add-on accessories will be procured and installed through the Fleet Maintenance Division.

$355,500.00 is budgeted in account 340-4460-431.75-10 for the purchase of the two truc...

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