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MEETING DATE:
AGENDA #:
PREPARED BY:
AGENDA ITEM:
DISCUSSION:
ISSUES:
OCTOBER 20, 2008
5J
CRAIG ELDRED, STREET AND UTILITIES SUPERVISOR
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF ONE FALLS MODEL 1811A FIXED ANGLE UNDERBODY
BLADE FOR TANDEM DUMP TRUCK
Introduction
The purpose of this agenda item is to consider approval of a resolution
authorizing City staff to purchase one fixed angle underbody blade from Truck
Bodies & Equipment International, Inc. (TBEI).
Historv
On March 17, 2008, the City Council awarded the purchase of one Sterling
L T9500 Tandem Dump truck chassis to Boyer and the appurtenant equipment
(wing, box etc.) to J-Craft, TBEI in the amount of $173,874.03. Neither of
these purchases included an underbody plow.
Current Circumstances
Historically the City has not had this plow option on our tandem dump trucks.
This has limited their use and effectiveness in snow removal operations. Staff
believes this is an important upgrade to the tandem dump by the addition of an
underbody plow for the following reasons:
. Allows for full utilization of rear wing plow
. With the underbody and rear wing application, removal of compacted
snow from residential streets becomes a single unit operation rather
than utilization of a second truck and additional staff
The underbody plow will allow for more efficient snow removal and less fuel
use by the City.
Conclusion
City Staff recommends addition of the underbody plow to the new tandem
dump truck as it will enhance snow removal operations and reduce energy
consumption.
The City Council should determine whether it believes that an underbody plow
should be added to the new tandem dump truck. The advantage of an
underbody plow is due to pressure. Most plows "float" so they do not remove
compacted snow and ice. The underbody plow does provide down pressure
utilizing the truck itself. The City currently utilizes underbody plows on all of
our standard dump trucks and they are very effective in snow and ice removal.
The staff believes that the addition of this modestly priced plow will add to the
versatility of this truck.
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FINANCIAL
IMPACT:
The total amount budgeted in the equipment replacement fund for the truck
and all the ancillary equipment was $205,814.03. The original truck purchase
approval of $173,874.03 was $31,940 less.
Staff has received a quote from TBEI of $4,474.93 which is % of their
standard price for the underbody blade. The discount is due to the fact that
they are building the truck for the City. Staff also solicited a quote of $6,347
from Crysteel for the same plow and installation. Based on the quotes
received staff recommends the City direct TBEI to install the underbody blade
on the truck. Even with this addition to the cab, chassis and appurtenant
equipment, TBEI/J-Craft remains the low bidder as approved on March 17,
2008.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Approve a resolution authorizing the purchase of one Falls model 1811A
fixed angle underbody blade from TBEI at a cost not to exceed $4,474.93.
2. Table this item for a specific reason.
3. Deny this item for a specific reason and provide staff with direction.
RECOMMENDED
MOTION:
Alternative #1.
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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
RESOLUTION 08-
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE FALLS 1811A FIXED ANGLE
UNDERBODY BLADE FROM TBEI, INC.
Motion By:
Second By:
WHEREAS, On March 17, 2008 the City Council authorized purchase of one tandem dump truck
and appurtenant equipment from J-Craft and Truck Bodies & Equipment International,
Inc. (TBEI) ; and
WHEREAS, . The new truck has plowing and deicing apparatus installed; and
WHEREAS, The addition of an underbody blade with rear wing application provides for lower
operation costs for snow removal because it can efficiently remove packed snow and
ice without a second truck; and
WHEREAS, The total cost for the tandem truck with the additional plow is $178,348.96 which is less
than the $205,815 budgeted in the Equipment Replacement fund for the truck.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIOR LAKE,
MINNESOTA as follows:
1. The recitals set forth above are incorporated herein.
2. Staff is authorized to purchase one Falls 1811A fixed angle underbody blade from TBEI at a cost
not to exceed $4,474.93.
3. Funds are to be drawn from the Equipment Replacement Fund Account # 410-43100-580.
PASSED AND ADOPTED THIS 20TH DAY OF OCTOBER 2008.
YES
NO
I Haugen
I Erickson
Hedberg
LeMair
Millar
Haugen
Erickson
Hedber~
LeMair
Millar
Frank Boyles, City Manager
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