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REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: APRIL 3, 2006 TITLE APPROVED o As Recommended o As Amended D Ordinance on 1S1 Reading D Ordinance on 2nd Reading o Implementing Resolution o Set Public Hearing For CONTRACT AWARD FOR TRUCK MOUNTED ARTICULATING CRANE (SPEC. NO. 06-022) ~~ CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to the Morgan Company to provide and install a truck mounted articulating crane in the amount of $43,141.20 and increase the aggregate limit for miscellaneous crane parts and service in an amount not to exceed $20,000 annually. DISCUSSION The Fleet Maintenance Division's annual Equipment Replacement Program is included in the City's annual budget and identifies vehicles scheduled for replacement. Funding is monitored through a depreciation schedule established with each department. The Public Works Agency's Tree Maintenance Division is responsible for maintaining approximately 55,500 trees. A truck mounted crane assists the crew in moving heavy items such as tree stumps, large boxed trees, and fallen trees. Due to age and condition, a 1993 Pal finger articulating crane has been approved for replacement in the current fiscal year. The notice inviting bids was advertised on February 3 and 6, 2006, and bids were solicited. A summary of the bid invitations and bids received is as follows: 5 Invitations For Bid mailed 4 Bids received Bids were received, opened on February 15, 2006, and evaluated (Exhibit 1). Bid received from Morgan Company is responsive to the specifications and meets the City's requirements. 221-1