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HomeMy WebLinkAbout22E - CHIPPER DUMP BODY AWARD REQUEST FOR . COUNCIL ACTION CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: CLERK OF COUNCIL USE ONLY: MAY 17, 2004 TITLE: CONTRACT AWARD FOR A CHIPPER DUMP BODY (SPEC. NO. 04-048) APPROVED 0 As Recommended 0 As Amended 0 Ordinance on 1 st Reading 0 Ordinance on 2nd Reading 0 Implementing Resolution 0 Set Public Hearing For If f2¡jJtZ-- CONTINUED TO FILE NUMBER CITY MANAGER RECOMMENDED ACTION Award a contract to Paramount Truck Body & Equipment for the purchase of a chipper dump body in the amount not to exceed $14,608.75. . DISCUSSION The Public Works Agency's Tree Maintenance Section maintains a comprehensive tree maintenance program of 54,900 trees, which encompasses trimming, removal and planting of trees. Tree Maintenance crews are equipped with proper safety equipment, cutting tools and chipper dump body trucks to haul the chipped tree trimmings. Currently the Public Works Tree Maintenance Section uses three chipper dump body trucks for performing tree maintenance service. Fleet Maintenance has determined that in lieu of replacing one of the chipper dump trucks, it would be cost-effective to replace the worn chipper dump body only, without replacing the entire truck. Bids were solicited, but no responses were received. Subsequently, staff considers additional mass solicitation of bids ineffective, and contacted Paramount Truck Body & Equipment to negotiate a price based on an acceptable proposal. Staff recommends approval of the contract. . 22E-1 "'''' Contract Award for a Dump Body (Spec. No. May 17, 2004 Page 2 Chipper 04-048) FISCAL IMPACT Funds are available in the Fleet Services Equipment Machinery & Equipment account (account no. 76-145-6641). {ílíd fl. (If! &tN~ Rod R. Coloma Executive Directo Finance and Management "'<.'P " RRC/KM/04-048.2:li Services Agency 22E-2 Replacement