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TO: Mayor Richard C. Irvin
FROM: Steve Andras, P.E., Airport Manager
DATE: September 9, 2024
SUBJECT:
The City's purchase of two (2) 2024 Case 921 GXR Wheel Loaders from McCann Industries for $945,400, substantially reimbursable with federal funds.
PURPOSE:
To purchase two (2) Case 921 GXR Wheel Loaders with Buckets and Forks, Hydraulic Broom Attachments and Box Mounted Plow Attachments.
BACKGROUND:
In May of 2023 the Airport received notification from the State Division of Aeronautics that a project to fund snow removal equipment (SRE) had been approved in the total amount of $1,730,000. The project is funded 90% with Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds and the State and Local share is 5% for each agency
DISCUSSION:
The anticipated purchase of this item was formally bid according to the City purchasing process on March 3, 2024.
Two bids were received and opened on April 3, 2024. McCann Industries was deemed the lowest, responsible bidder with the bid amount of $ 945,400.
An Agency Agreement is required to be processed once the equipment is delivered in order for the City to receive reimbursement. The Agency Agreement will be sent directly to the City's Chief Financial Officer via email/DocuSign.
Funds have been set aside for this purchase and reside in account 504-4454-433.74-48 (CIP D056).
IMPACT STATEMENT:
This purchase/project will not have any negative impacts and will help maintain the airports' airside infrastructure more efficiently
RECOMMENDATIONS:
We respectfully request approval of the purchase of two Wheel Loaders from the low bidder, McCann Industries and the authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an Agency Agreement with the State of Illinois.
cc: Building, Zoning and Economic Development Committee
CITY OF AURORA, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. _________
DATE OF PASSAGE ________________
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A Resolution authorizing the purchase two Case 921 GXR Wheel Loaders with Attachments from McCann Industries in the amou...
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