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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO BONNELL COMMANDER SINGLE AXLE PLOW TRUCK BODY BUILDS FROM BERT’S TRUCK EQUIPMENT FOR THE AMOUNT OF $421,448.00.
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CITY PROPOSAL:
RESOLVED, that the proper city officials are authorized to purchase two Bonnell Commander single axle plow truck body builds from Bert’s Truck Equipment for the amount of $421,448.00, payable from funds 250-015-2026-5580 CE250-V2605 (capital equipment; public administration; fiscal year 2026; capital equipment street maintenance).
Statement of Purpose
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE: This resolution authorizes the purchase of two Bonnell single axle plow truck body builds from Bert’s Truck Equipment for the amount of $421,448.00 per MN state contract S-863(5) contract number 267385. This purchase is budgeted for in 2026 Capital Equipment Plan.
The 2014-2015 Fleet Study found that, in order to minimize total City vehicle costs for purchase and maintenance, vehicles of this kind should be replaced before they reach 10 years old. This purchase is the body builds for the chassis replacing units 3445 and 3446 which were purchased in 2014 with maintenance accumulating near 100% of the original purchase price. Both units will be sold at public auction.